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Iron deficiency in soybean
Authors: Merry Ryan , Dobbels Austin A. , Sadok Walid , Naeve Seth , Stupar Robert M. , Lorenz Aaron J. 
Published: October 2021

AbstractIron deficiency is an important soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] nutrient deficiency that is easily identified by interveinal chlorosis of the leaves and reduced plant growth, both of which lead to yield reductions. Research in soybean iron deficiency is often segmented into studies on soil characteristics, microbe interactions, specific phenotypes, or genetics of iron efficiency. Joining these areas of research into a comprehensive literature review will advance our understanding of iron deficiency physiology and help to bridge known iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) resistance loci with plant responses to iron stress. This review investigates what has been accomplished in the areas of phenotyping and genetics of iron deficiency. Furthermore, this work traces iron deficiency physiology research through the plant, beginning with the role of soil, the transport of iron into and through plant tissues, and the eventual deposition in the seed. While IDC is the most phenotyped and genetically mapped trait relating to iron deficiency in soybean, the whole plant is truly affected by and involved in recovery to the stress. While often neglected in iron deficiency research, the soybean–rhizobia relationship is discussed as an area of opportunity for future advancements. Citrate and nicotianamine were identified as important compounds for iron efficiency in several studies and warrant more in‐depth investigation. The aim of this review is to analyze research in soybean iron deficiency phenotyping, genetics, and physiology to reveal connections between these areas and facilitate further discoveries.
High diversity and local endemism in Aotearoa New Zealand's groundwater crustacean fauna
Authors: Fenwick Graham D. , Greenwood Michelle J. , Hogg Ian D. , Meyer Stacey J. 
Published: October 2021

AbstractWe used DNA barcoding to assess the diversity and distribution of New Zealand's groundwater amphipods and isopods (Crustacea) and to determine whether biodiversity and endemism within tectonically active New Zealand are similar to those of more tectonically stable continents. Sixty‐five wells were sampled in seven aquifers across four regions within the North and South islands of New Zealand, and resident invertebrates were morphologically identified and then assessed using sequencing of the mitochondrial DNA cytochrome c oxidase subunit one (COI) gene. Invertebrates were found in 54 wells. Of the 228 individual amphipods and isopods found in 36 of the wells, 154 individuals were successfully sequenced for COI (68% success rate) from 25 wells, with at least one well in each aquifer containing sequenced individuals. Of the 45 putative species identified using Barcode Index Numbers (BINs), 30 BINs (78% of all taxa and 83% of amphipods) were previously unrecorded. Substantial morphologically cryptic, species‐level diversity was revealed, particularly within the amphipod Family Paraleptamphopidae. Similarly, one isopod taxon morphologically identified as Cruregens fontanus was assigned to five well‐separated BINs based on COI sequences. Endemism appeared high, with all taxa regionally endemic; 87% of species were restricted to one aquifer and more than 50% restricted to one well. Non‐saturated species accumulation curves indicated that, while additional sampling may increase the range of some currently identified taxa, additional range‐restricted taxa are also likely to be discovered. Patterns of diversity and short‐range endemism were similar to those found elsewhere, including locations which are more tectonically stable. The predominance of local endemism within New Zealand's groundwater fauna suggests that land‐use activities and groundwater extraction require careful evaluation to minimize threats to groundwater biodiversity.
Resonant‐type of electrode to estimate lung cancer position for assisting VATS
Authors: Sakamoto Masaya , Sora Shouta , Kumahara Kousei , Kuroki Futoshi 
Published: October 2021

AbstractMalignant neoplasms (Cancers) account for 30% of the total deaths in Japan. And the number of the deaths due to the lung cancer is the most both men and women. It is being removed by video‐assisted thoracic surgery now. However, the position of the lung cancer is estimated visually in the surgery, so the surgery needs a lot of time and the advance techniques. In this paper, the resonant‐types of electrodes have been proposed in order to improve the accuracy of the lung cancer estimation; decrease the surgery burden; shorten the surgery time. The possibility of the lung cancer estimation was confirmed by using our proposed methods. As the further works, we will miniaturize the structure and improve the estimation sensibility.
Transoral endoscopic vestibular approach Sistrunk procedure: First reported case series
Authors: Banuchi Victoria E. , Long Sallie M. , Sachs Bracha Y. , Kostas Julianna C. , Ali Khalid M. , Russell Jonathon O. 
Published: October 2021

AbstractBackgroundStandard of care for management of thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs) is a Sistrunk procedure performed through a transcervical incision. We describe the first series of Sistrunk procedures performed through a transoral endoscopic vestibular approach, eliminating a visible external scar.MethodsThe transoral endoscopic vestibular approach to the Sistrunk (TEVAS) was performed in patients with TGDCs meeting inclusion criteria who desired a scarless approach.ResultsSix patients (five females and one male) underwent TEVAS, with a mean age of 38 years (range 16–56 years) and a mean TGDC size of 1.8 cm (range 1.1–2.4 cm). Mean operative time was approximately 5 h (range 2–8 h). There were no surgical complications or recurrences.ConclusionsFor appropriately selected patients, the TEVAS is an alternative to open neck surgery that provides improved cosmesis while maintaining successful resection outcomes. More data on outcomes including complications and recurrences are needed as additional case information is collected.
A neuroendocrine cause for refractory symptoms in coeliac disease
Authors: Dhillon Hardesh , Dowling Damian , Alexander Sina 
Published: October 2021

AbstractNeuroendocrine tumours while rare, need to be considered in patients with chronic diarrhoea. Reported herein is a case of vasoactive intestinal peptideoma in a patient with refractory diarrhoea following a diagnosis of coeliac disease.
Chlamydia abortus OmcB protein is essential for adhesion to host cells
Authors: Liang Lin , Liu Donghui , Li Zhaocai , Zhou Jizhang , Tong Dewen 
Published: October 2021

AbstractChlamydia abortus (C. abortus) is one of the most important zoonotic pathogens, causing a number of serious diseases. The adhesion of C. abortus to host cells is the first and crucial step in the process of infection. Outer membrane protein 2 (OmcB) is the second most abundant outer membrane protein. It has been shown to be an important adhesin of Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydia pneumoniae. In the present study, the OmcB gene of C. abortus was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli, and the recombinant OmcB protein with His‐tag was used to prepare polyclonal antibodies. Infectivity inhibition assays carried out with C. abortus in the presence of recombinant OmcB showed a considerable reduction (∼50%) in infectivity. Using anti‐OmcB serum in infectivity inhibition assays resulted in a 30% reduction in infectivity. Anti‐OmcB serum and recombinant OmcB protein in infection inhibition assays showed that OmcB is a surface‐exposed protein that functions as an adhesin. The constructed deletion variant of the OmcB motif for infection inhibition assays showed that the first XBBXBX motif of the C. abortus OmcB protein is essential for binding to host cells.
Evaluation of a novel advanced pharmacy technician role: discharge Medication Education Technician
Authors: Anderson Brett J. , Taylor Simone E. , Mitchell Sally M. , Carroll Margaret E. , Verde Andrea , Sepe Daniela , EL‐Katateny Ella , Droney Jayne , Than Jenny , Hilley Patrick 
Published: October 2021

AbstractBackgroundDespite evidence to support pharmacists practicing in advanced scope roles, embedding such roles into practice is challenging. Upskilling hospital pharmacy technicians (HPTs) to undertake selected clinical support roles under indirect supervision could relieve pharmacists from non‐complex tasks.AimTo compare patient satisfaction with routine postoperative discharge medication education provided by a HPT or pharmacists in a short‐stay surgery setting.MethodAn HPT completed a comprehensive training program to become a credentialed medication education technician (MEdTech). Consecutive overnight‐staying patients were assigned to receive education by the MEdTech or pharmacists according to staff availability. Patient satisfaction with their education experience was measured via telephone calls the day following discharge. The hospital’s Research Office approved this study as quality improvement.ResultsOverall, 341 patients were screened and 217 met all inclusion criteria. Two hundred patients provided feedback (100 educated by the MEdTech and 100 by pharmacists). All patients reported high levels of overall satisfaction with their education experience, irrespective of which pharmacy staff member provided the education; a finding supported by the qualitative feedback. Significantly more MEdTech‐educated patients were very satisfied with the amount of information provided (92% vs 79%) and ease of following the education (97% vs 86%) than pharmacist‐educated patients, respectively.ConclusionThis study supports advanced practice HPTs assisting with the provision of medication information to patients. This novel workforce model could facilitate pharmacists working in advanced‐scope roles by having advanced HPTs undertake uncomplicated aspects of clinical pharmacy within a defined scope of practice and with specific pharmacist referral criteria.
Long‐term outcomes of Holmium laser enucleation of prostate and predictive model for symptom recurrence
Authors: Droghetti Matteo , Porreca Angelo , Bianchi Lorenzo , Piazza Pietro , Giampaoli Marco , Casablanca Carlo , D'Agostino Daniele , Cochetti Giovanni , Romagnoli Daniele , Schiavina Riccardo , Brunocilla Eugenio 
Published: October 2021

AbstractIntroduction and objectivesHolmium laser enucleation of prostate (HoLEP) represents one of the most studied surgical techniques for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Its efficacy in symptom relief has been widely depicted. However, few evidence is available regarding the possible predictors of symptom recurrence. We aimed to evaluate long‐term outcomes, symptom recurrence rate, and predictors in patients that underwent HoLEP.Materials and MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed data from patients that consecutively underwent HoLEP for BPH from 2012 to 2015 at two tertiary referral centers. Functional outcomes were evaluated by uroflowmetry parameters and International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire administration at follow‐up visits at 12, 24, and 60 months. The primary outcome was the symptomatic patients' rate presenting lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) after 60 months from surgery, defined as in case of one or more of the following: IPSS more than 7, post voidal residue (PVR) more than 20 ml, need for medical therapy for LUTS or redo surgery for bladder outlet obstruction. Multivariable logistic regression analyses evaluated predictors for being symptomatic at follow‐up. Covariates consisted of: preoperative peak flow rate (PFR), PVR, and IPSS, prostate volume, age (all as continuous), and surgical technique.ResultsA total of 567 patients were available for our analyses. Median prostate volume was 80cc, with a median PFR of 8 ml/s and median PVR of 100cc. One hundred and twenty‐five (22%) patients were found to be symptomatic at follow‐up. Redo surgery was needed for 25 (4.4%) patients. After adjusting for possible confounders, an increase in preoperative PVR (odds ratio [OR] 1.005) and IPSS (OR 1.12) resulted as independent predictors for symptom recurrence (all p < 0.001).ConclusionsHoLEP can provide durable symptom relief regardless of the chosen technique. Patients with an important preoperative symptom burden or a high PVR should be carefully counseled on the risk of symptom recurrence.
Successful management of severe bronchial asthma exacerbated by anti‐PD‐L1 treatment: A report of two cases
Authors: Sumi Toshiyuki , Nagahisa Yuta , Matsuura Keigo , Sekikawa Motoki , Yamada Yuichi , Nakata Hisashi , Chiba Hirofumi 
Published: October 2021

AbstractImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been used for various carcinomas. However, immune‐related adverse events have been observed. There have been few reports of treatment with biologics for severe bronchial asthma induced by ICI; therefore, their efficacy is unknown. We report two cases of severe bronchial asthma requiring systemic steroid administration while using anti‐programmed death‐ligand 1 (PD‐L1) antibody for advanced non‐small‐cell lung cancer. The anti‐interleukin‐5 antibody, mepolizumab, was introduced, resulting in the discontinuation of systemic prednisolone and good asthma control. These reports suggest that treatment with biologics may be effective in severe cases of poorly controlled bronchial asthma during ICI therapy.
Looking at Well-being Data in Context
Authors: Oman Susan 
Published: October 2021

AbstractUnderstanding thewhere, what, how, whoandwhyis important to any social research. This chapter poses these questions about data and well-being in various ways. We look at well-being measurement, appraising the pros and cons of different forms of data and approaches, acknowledging that all data have limits and that context should drive any chosen approach. It presents examples of qualitative data available through interviews and ethnographies, and quantitative data through surveys, and administrative records. We focus on objective well-being data and a case study of the OECD reveals the volume of decision-making behind international objective indicators. Such human intervention is rarely visible, but is important and useful to improve understanding and comprehension of well-being data more generally.
Understanding
Authors: Oman Susan 
Published: October 2021

AbstractPeople want to better understand well-being and data—both separately and together. Others need to consider understanding differently. Arguably data should improve knowledge of good and bad well-being and reveal how to apply this information to improve societies. Understanding means more than knowledge, including a shared understanding of how to do something (like a method). Crucially, it also means empathy. This chapter presents academic and everyday perspectives from research on how people understand data and when data are a barrier to understanding and well-being. Context matters: where data come from, who these are for and about, where they go and for what purpose. Without acknowledging the limits in capacity for understanding, the ‘What Next?’ question cannot be addressed for well-being.
Ecodesign as a New Lever to Enhance the Global Value Proposition: From Space to Corporate
Authors: Le Blévennec Kévin , Vercalsteren An , Boonen Katrien 
Published: October 2021

AbstractAs our technology-driven society is facing new environmental challenges, more and more companies’ key decision-makers are committing to limit the impact of their products and services on the environment. While ecodesign approaches have shown the potential to increase companies’ global value proposition, the integration of environmental parameters at an early stage of the design process will only be possible if such approach is tailored to a specific sector and customer expectations. To support environmental experts in charge of organizing the integration of such approach in the design process of complex engineering systems, VITO retrospectively analysed a project initiated by the European Space Agency (ESA), from a product strategy perspective. A transposable and replicable action-step methodology facilitating the creation of a common language and enabling the translation of environmental commitments into functional requirements is resulting.
The “Environmental Activation Energy” of Modularity and Conditions for an Environmental Payback
Authors: Schischke Karsten , Proske Marina , Pamminger Rainer , Glaser Sebastian , Nissen Nils F. , Schneider-Ramelow Martin 
Published: October 2021

AbstractSimilar to the meaning of “activation energy” in physics and chemistry, there is a certain environmental investment needed for some circular design approaches: On the example of modular mobile devices, the additional environmental impact of implementing “modularity” is explained. This additional impact can be overcompensated through lifetime extension effects, if the design and related business models trigger the intended circularity effect. The paper systematically categorizes the different variants of modularity, explained on the example of smartphones. Each modularity approach features specific circularity aspects, including repair, upgrade, customization as a means to not over-spec a product, reuse and repurposing of modules. These life cycle management aspects are discussed on the example of various smart mobile products.
The Life Cycle Sustainability Indicators for Electricity Generation in Chile: Challenges in the Use of Primary Information
Authors: Vega-Coloma Mabel , Zaror Claudio 
Published: October 2021

AbstractThe need to get an appropriate quantification of the sustainability indicators involves the use of site-specific information that could come from several sources, affecting its quality. This study analyses the quality and sources to build eight environmental, seven social and four economic indicators for eight electricity generation technologies in 2005, 2009 and 2015 as reference years, following the ISO 14.040-44:2006 life cycle assessment approach. The results show for the three dimensions important differences among the periods, reaching over 400% of reduction in 2015 in case of acidification for coal power plants, thanks to environmental regulations. For levelized electricity cost and corruption index, the variations reach around 40% and 30%, mainly for fossil fuel-based power plants. These changes support the need to have a centralized, reliable and accurate data system of registration, in order to contribute to the sustainability of the electricity system in Chile.
Society’s Perception-Based Characterization Factors for Mismanaged Polymers at End of Life
Authors: Dias Ricardo , Zanghelini Guilherme , Cherubini Edivan , Delgado Jorge , Kabe Yuki 
Published: October 2021

AbstractSociety’s perception of an environmental impact often turns it into the drive to measure, remediate and ultimately solve the perceived problem. In some cases, this situation is noticeable even before scientists can properly establish the cause-effect pathway, for example, plastic debris effect on the oceans. This work strives to understand how public opinion deals with this transitory gap of knowledge and how to measure society’s viewpoint through marine litter. A Life Cycle Assessment was addressed comparing reusable and single-use drinking straws, from which a “society’s perception based” characterization factor for mismanaged polymers at end of life was proposed. Results showed that the factor may reach up to 1 order of magnitude higher than the characterization factors of producing the polymer and may indicate that decisions with no data to support can lead to rebound effects.
Quantitative Environmental Impact Assessment for Agricultural Products Caused by Exposure of Artificial Light at Night
Authors: Kurahara Yoko , Itsubo Norihiro 
Published: October 2021

AbstractIncrease in artificial lighting at night adversely affects human activities, wild animals, plants, agricultural crops, and livestock. The Ministry of the Environment defines such adverse effects as “light pollution.” Rice is an agricultural crop subject to the influence of light environment. We used LED lighting rice plants (“Koshihikari” cultivar) grown in a paddy field owned by professional farmers for illumination during the night and evaluated its impact on the rice’s heading and yield by actual measurement. We also factored in the roadway light installed in the paddy field’s vicinity and evaluated its effects on yield. Damage coefficients of light pollution for rice cultivation were developed, 18.9 g/m2/lx (equivalent to 0.046 US$/m2/lx) for natural white lighting and 16.4 g/m2/lx (equivalent to 0.039 US$ /m2/lx) for light bulb-colored lighting.
Integrated Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment: Hydrogen Production as a Showcase for an Emerging Methodology
Authors: Wulf Christina , Zapp Petra , Schreiber Andrea , Kuckshinrichs Wilhelm 
Published: October 2021

AbstractIdeally, life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) consists of life cycle assessment (LCA), life cycle costing (LCC) and social life cycle assessment (S-LCA) based on a joint technical model. For an integrated and consistent LCSA, however, this is not enough. Therefore, in this work, a coherent indicator selection based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as an integration of the impact categories/indicators with the help of multi-criteria decision analysis is conducted. The chosen method PROMETHEE does not allow full compensation of the sustainability indicators, which reflects a possible view on sustainability. The SDG-based approach is compared with a classical approach where the weighting is based on the three sustainability dimensions. Both are tested on comparison case study of a 6 MW pressurized electrolyser located in three European countries, i.e. Spain, Germany and Austria, to illustrate the difference of industrial hydrogen production in industrialized countries with different structures of electricity markets.
What Is “Indoctrination”?
Authors: Chazan Barry 
Published: October 2021

Abstract“Indoctrination” is a term which refers to the intent to impose ideas or beliefs upon people in areas that ultimately call for individual reflection, decision-making, and choice. It is a distasteful activity because it is aimed at limiting the individual’s ability to think and choose. Religious or moral education are not necessarily indoctrination and it is possible to create a Jewish education that is not indoctrination.
What Is “Contemporary American Jewish Education”?
Authors: Chazan Barry 
Published: October 2021

AbstractThe descriptive meaning and usage of the phrase “Jewish education” is ambiguous in contemporary American Jewish life. In the tradition of linguistic philosophy of education, this chapter does not come to prescribe an ideology or philosophy of what contemporary American Jewish education should be, but rather identifies how the phrase “Jewish education” is used and understood in everyday parlance in American Jewish life.
Einleitung
Authors: Albisser Matthias 
Published: October 2021

Zusammenfassung«Content is King» tönt es aus allen Ecken der Kommunikations-, Marketing- und Werbebranche. Doch worüber sollen Marken in all den digitalen Kanälen berichten? Über Katzen, weil es den Internetnutzerinnen und -nutzern ausserordentlich gefällt? Über aktuelle Ereignisse, weil diese relevant sind und die Kommunikation anschlussfähig ist? Oder doch primär über die eigenen Produkte und Leistungen – auf die Gefahr hin, Kundinnen und Kunden zu langweilen und im Wettbewerb um Aufmerksamkeit den Kürzeren zu ziehen?
W. F. Dagajew: erste experimentelle Untersuchungen der Magenresektion
Authors: Balalykin Dmitry A. 
Published: October 2021

ZusammenfassungWladimir Fjodorowitsch Dagajew (1872–1958) ist als ein großer Organisator im Bereich des Gesundheitswesens in die Geschichte eingegangen. Dagajew wurde 1872 im Dorf Spasskoje im Nowossilsk-Kreis des Tula-Gouvernements in einer Priesterfamilie geboren. Nach dem Abschluss des Priesterseminars in Tula begann er 1896 sein Studium an der Medizinischen Fakultät der Universität Tomsk, das er 1902 abschloss.