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‘A shared vision and a common enemy’: Reframing narratives of crisis and climate politics through Aotearoa's COVID‐19 response and recovery
Authors: Cretney Raven , White Iain 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe COVID‐19 pandemic catalysed a time of significant upheaval and change at multiple levels of politics and society. Early on, connections were made with the climate crisis. This featured strongly in global calls for a green recovery and the opportunities for pandemic stimulus to spur co‐benefits with climate action. Highlighting the global and cascading nature of crises in the Anthropocene, the pandemic provided an opportunity to shed light on the political and societal determinants of multiple crises and the often temporary hopes for transformation that arise in their wake. While there is much literature on how crises provide these ‘windows of opportunity’ for attention and resources, there is much less attention on how the experience of, and discourses associated with, an emergent crisis reframe the politics of more chronic ones. This paper uses an analysis of media articles released during the pandemic in Aotearoa New Zealand to analyse the ways that COVID‐19 reframed narratives relating to climate change politics in four key ways: the possibilities for collective action, the need for greater ambition, threats to progress and premonitions of future crises. We argue that these new narratives offer insights into how the place‐specific experience and response to one crisis can reframe another, and which narratives may become elevated or obscured. In doing so, we demonstrate how the pandemic acted as more than a window of opportunity, becoming a temporary catalyst for new framings of the climate crisis and crisis‐driven political change more generally.
The Emergence and Effects of Sponsors for Women Leaders
Authors: Gröschl Stefan , Gabaldon Patricia , Hahn Tobias , Kelan Elisabeth K. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTSponsoring activities are crucial for women leaders' career advancement. We explore who the sponsors of women are, the nature of their sponsoring activities, and how these activities have influenced women careers' advancement. Based on semi‐structured interviews with women leaders in France and Spain, we show the importance of combined assistive and appreciative support in sponsoring activities by superiors and by informal networks inside and outside the organization for women leaders in their early‐ and mid‐careers. We show that women in leadership positions are predominantly sponsored by men, which differs from existing literature that advocates for homophilous propensities and the establishment of same‐sex sponsoring relationships. We argue for a more structured approach to offering challenging assignments to women at every stage of their careers, and to move toward a constellation of sponsors both within and outside the organization, who can offer diverse sponsoring opportunities to women leaders at various career stages.
Effect of a high‐protein and low‐glycaemic index diet during pregnancy in women with overweight or obesity on offspring metabolic health—A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Mogensen Christina Sonne , Magkos Faidon , Zingenberg Helle , Geiker Nina Rica Wium 
Published: December 2024

SummaryBackgroundMaternal obesity and excessive weight gain during pregnancy are associated with higher birth weight and increased risk of childhood obesity.ObjectiveThis study investigated the effect of a high‐protein and low‐glycaemic‐index (HPLGI) diet during pregnancy on offspring body composition and metabolic health.MethodsWe conducted a dietary intervention study in pregnant women with a pre‐pregnancy BMI of 28–45 kg/m2 who were randomly assigned to an HPLGI diet or a moderate‐protein moderate‐glycaemic‐index (MPMGI) diet. A total of 208 offspring born to these women were followed‐up from birth to 5 years of age.ResultsNo differences were found on BMI z‐scores at different ages; however, offspring born to women on the HPLGI diet exhibited 0.43 mmol/L higher glucose levels (p = 0.017) at birth compared with the MPMGI diet. At 3 years of age, HPLGI offspring had 0.09 mmol/L lower levels of HDL‐cholesterol (p = 0.018) and 16% higher levels of triglycerides (p = 0.044). At 5 years of age, they had 0.25 mmol/L higher total cholesterol levels (p = 0.027) and 0.27 mmol/L higher LDL‐cholesterol levels (p = 0.003) compared with the MPMGI diet.ConclusionAn HPLGI diet during pregnancy may lead to adverse metabolic outcomes in the offspring, necessitating further investigation into long‐term health implications.
Introducción: Experiencias internacionales de negociación colectiva multinivel y enseñanzas para su aplicación
Authors: GRIMSHAW Damian 
Published: December 2024

ResumenLa negociación colectiva multinivel suscita un renovado interés por su capacidad de contribuir a un modelo de desarrollo económico más inclusivo y sostenible en todo el mundo. Las recientes experiencias de los países ponen de manifiesto tensiones y contradicciones a la hora de implantar nuevos sistemas de negociación colectiva, en parte por la falta de conocimientos sobre la idiosincrasia del diseño institucional. Esta sección monográfica aporta una valoración crítica de los datos empíricos disponibles, basada en la teoría institucional de las relaciones laborales, junto con recomendaciones políticas y prácticas para la creación y el mantenimiento de sistemas eficaces de negociación multinivel.
Coordinación de la negociación multiempresarial en Dinamarca
Authors: ANDERSEN Søren Kaj 
Published: December 2024

ResumenEn respuesta al renovado interés por la negociación multiempresarial en las recomendaciones y la formulación de políticas, se analiza y examina la coordinación en el sistema danés de negociación multiempresarial. Atendiendo a dos dimensiones de la coordinación —horizontal, entre varios actores clave a un nivel nacional centralizado, y vertical, entre actores nacionales y locales—, se constata que varios procesos entrelazados de coordinación refuerzan el sistema de negociación multiempresarial, ofreciendo beneficios potenciales a empleadores y trabajadores. Sin embargo, para formar parte del sistema y cosechar sus beneficios se necesitan cuantiosos recursos. Las distintas capacidades de los actores clave son decisivas para el buen funcionamiento del sistema.
Validation of Peripheral Neuromodulation Mechanisms of Icariin in Knee Osteoarthritis–Related Chronic Pain
Authors: Ma Dezun , Zhu Zaishi , Tan Xue , Lin Qing , Huang Yanfeng , Mao Min , Yi Zhouping , Wang Lili , Liu Linglong , Li Xihai 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease‐causing chronic pain and disability. Neuromodulation of subchondral bone affects KOA‐related pain and involves dorsal root ganglion (DRG). Our previous studies have demonstrated efficacy of icariin (ICA) in treating KOA, but neuromodulation mechanisms in peripheral nerves associated with the treatment of chronic pain in KOA remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate peripheral neuromodulation mechanisms of ICA in KOA‐related chronic pain: (1) assessing therapeutic effect of ICA in a rat model of KOA‐induced chronic pain; (2) investigating changes in pain‐related nerve fibres and transient receptor potential vanilloid Subfamily 1 (TRPV1) pathway in subchondral bone following ICA treatment; and (3) exploring expression of pain‐related Nogo‐A/TRPV1 pathway in DRG, thereby elucidating neurotransmission of pain. Experimental results confirmed the curative effect of ICA on KOA by relieving chronic pain and pathological changes. ICA also effectively reduced bone remodelling, the area of pain‐related positive nerve fibres and expression of TRPV1 in subchondral bone. Furthermore, ICA downregulated pain‐related Nogo‐A/TRPV1 pathway in the DRG. These findings provide new mechanistic insights into the therapeutic potential of ICA in relieving peripheral nervous system‐related chronic pain in KOA.
Association of subjective memory complaints with serum biomarkers of neurodegeneration and cognition: A population‐based study
Authors: Dhana Anisa , DeCarli Charles S. , Dhana Klodian , Desai Pankaja , Krueger Kristin , Evans Denis A. , Rajan Kumar B. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackgroundSubjective memory complaints (SMCs) refer to memory concerns reported by an individual, regardless of objective test impairment. We conducted a study to evaluate the association of SMCs with serum biomarkers of neurodegeneration, including neurofilament light chain (NfL), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), and total tau (t‐tau). In addition, we evaluated the association of SMCs with the rate of cognitive decline.MethodsThis study included 1096 individuals participating in the Chicago Health and Aging Project, with data on SMCs, neurodegenerative biomarkers (NfL, GFAP, and t‐tau), and global cognitive scores. The SMC score ranges from 0 to 8 and higher scores reflect more memory complaints. Linear regression models were developed to investigate the association of SMCs with serum biomarkers, adjusted by age, sex, race, education, and APOE e4. Linear mixed‐effects models were used to examine the independent association of SMCs with cognitive decline in a multivariable model that was additionally adjusted by biomarkers of neurodegeneration.ResultsOf the 1096 individuals, 665 (60.7%) were female, 643 (58.7%) were African Americans, and the mean (SD) age at the baseline was 78.0 (5.8) years. Compared to individuals with fewer memory complaints (i.e., people in the first tertile of SMCs), those reporting more memory complaints (i.e., people in the third tertile of SMCs) had a 12.0% increase in serum concentrations of NfL and an 9.4% increase in GFAP. In addition, individuals reporting more memory complaints (i.e., those in the 3rd versus the 1st tertile of SMCs) had a faster rate of cognitive decline by 0.029 ( −0.029, 95% CI −0.046 to −0.013) standardized units per year.ConclusionsIndividuals who reported more memory complaints had higher levels of biomarkers of neurodegeneration and a faster rate of cognitive decline, suggesting that SMCs may be valuable for identifying people at high risk of cognitive impairment.
Sensory preferences are important motivators for using herbs and spices: A cross‐sectional analysis of Australian adults
Authors: Wilson Nina A. , Mantzioris Evangeline , Villani Anthony 
Published: December 2024

AbstractIntroductionHerbs and spices have been used in cooking and food preparation to add flavour and aroma for centuries. However, many herbs and spices are also associated with a number of health benefits. Despite this, little is known about the types and frequency of use of herbs and spices in Australian households. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the types of herbs and spices used in cooking and food preparation in Australian households.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was undertaken amongst Australian adults aged ≥18 years. Participants were recruited via social media platforms requesting voluntary participation in an online questionnaire. The survey tool included questions related to the types of herbs and spices used and consumed in Australian households, frequency of use, and adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener.ResultsA total of n = 400 participants responded and completed the survey. Participants were mostly female (n = 341; 85.3%) aged between 25 and 64 years (n = 331; 82.8%) and were overweight (body mass index: 26.5 ± 5.9 kg/m2). In the previous 12 months, two‐thirds of participants (n = 257; 64.3%) reported consuming herbs and spices 1–2 times per day, which were mostly consumed as part of lunch/dinner meals (n = 372; 93%). Basil (n = 391; 97.8%), pepper (n = 390; 97.5%) and garlic (n = 387; 96.8%) were amongst the most frequently used herbs and spices. Moderate to high adherence to a MedDiet was associated with daily use of herbs and spices [χ2 (1, n = 397) = 5.6, P = 0.018].ConclusionThis cross‐sectional analysis of Australian households shows that most Australian adults consume herbs and spices daily. Further investigation into the quantities used and needed to elicit potential health benefits of herbs and spices when incorporated into a healthy dietary pattern warrants future investigation.
The COVID‐19 pandemic and young people's civic engagement: A scoping review
Authors: Schoon Ingrid , Shukla Shanu , Verma Suman , Terol Eden , Da Cunha Josafá Moreira 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis scoping review summarizes evidence regarding the impact of civic and community engagement of young people during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Recognizing that the global pandemic not only brought challenges but also new opportunities to take a stance and to actively engage in communities and society, this review assesses the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on young people's civic engagement across different cultural contexts and identifies key factors and processes that enable young people to engage with their community or society at large. We summarize evidence from 27 original research papers, one thought piece, and four reports conducted by global organizations such as the United Nations and OECD. Relevant research was conducted in the United States, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, South Africa, and New Zealand, addressing the development of leadership skills, civic responsibility, critical consciousness, civic and community engagement, as well as social integration. Key factors that facilitated civic engagement include national investments in online learning facilities, support for basic needs (such as education, health, and employment), and promotion and encouragement of local initiatives. The studies differed in their focus depending on the socio‐cultural context encountered and future research needs to consider cultural variations and different demands on young people to inform effective practices for supporting young people's active engagement in society.
The significance of best friends' motivations for social withdrawal: Associations with socio‐emotional adjustment in Chinese children and adolescents
Authors: Li Mingxin , Yu Jie , Coplan Robert J. , Bowker Julie C. , Xu Gangmin , Ding Xuechen 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis study applied the actor–partner interdependence model (APIM) to simultaneously consider whether, and how, motivations for social withdrawal among Chinese children and adolescents (actor effects) and their best friends (partner effects) uniquely contributed to indices of socio‐emotional adjustment. Participants were 101 same‐gender best friend dyads (46 boys, Mage = 12.17 years, SD = 1.39) in mainland China. Among the results, actor effects were found such that youths' own shyness and unsociability were related uniquely to the socio‐emotional adjustment outcomes. In addition, partner effects were found such that best friend's shyness and unsociability were related uniquely to youths' social preferences and depressive symptoms. These findings highlight the important role of best friends' motivations for social withdrawal in explaining variability in Chinese youths' socio‐emotional adjustment and well‐being.
The effects of temperature and CO2 enrichment on the red seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis from Southern California with implications for aquaculture
Authors: Resetarits Hannah M. , Dishon Gal , Agarwal Vinayak , Smith Jennifer E. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe red alga Asparagopsis taxiformis has recently been recognized for its unique ability to significantly reduce methane emissions from ruminant animals when fed in small quantities. The main obstacle in using this seaweed as a methane‐mitigating feed supplement is the lack of commercially available biomass. Little is known about how best to grow this red alga on a commercial scale, as there are few published studies that have investigated the factors that influence growth, physiology, and overall performance. This study examined the effects of temperature and CO2 enrichment on the growth, photophysiology, and concentration of bromoform, the secondary metabolite largely responsible for methane reduction in A. taxiformis. A series of single and multifactor closed culture experiments were conducted on A. taxiformis collected, isolated, and cultured from populations in Southern California. We identified the optimal temperature range to be between 22 and 26°C, with significant short‐term stress observed below 15°C and above 26°C. Carbon dioxide addition resulted in increased performance, when accounting for growth per CO2 use. In general, we observed the highest bromoform concentrations in algae with the highest growth rates, but these results varied among experiments. These findings indicate that through environmental control and by addressing limiting resources, significant increases in biomass production and quality can be achieved.
Decoding Adenine DNA Methylation Effects in Streptococcus Mutans: Insights Into Self‐DNA Protection and Autoaggregation
Authors: Zhao Haowei , Dufour Delphine , Zhong Jamie , Gong Siew‐Ging , Roy Paul H. , Lévesque Céline M. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTStreptococcus mutans, a key player in dental caries, faces multiple environmental challenges within the oral cavity, including oxidative stress, nutrient scarcity, and acidic pH. To survive and thrive, S. mutans has evolved intricate mechanisms, including the CSP‐ComDE quorum sensing system, which coordinates responses to environmental cues. The CSP‐ComDE system enables S. mutans to communicate with neighboring cells via its CSP pheromone. Under stress conditions, the CSP pheromone production increases, triggering a cascade of events. Notably, our research demonstrated that the CSP pheromone activates the expression of a Type II restriction‐modification (R‐M) system. Type II R‐M systems are well‐known tools in molecular biology and genetic engineering and consist of two distinct enzymes: a restriction enzyme and a methyltransferase. An increasing number of studies have revealed that bacterial adenine methylation (Dam methylation) has a broader role beyond mere DNA protection. In fact, the marks introduced into the DNA provide signals for a variety of physiological processes. Our results highlight a conserved chromosomal locus in S. mutans encoding the DpnII R‐M system. DpnII R‐M methylates DNA at 5′‐GATC target sites within the S. mutans genome and cleaves unmarked DNA. Furthermore, our findings suggest that Dam methylation significantly impacts foreign DNA acquisition via natural transformation and modulates mutanobactin expression—a secondary metabolite linked to oxidative stress tolerance. Collectively, our findings suggest that Dam methylation bridges epigenetics and bacterial fitness, potentially opening new avenues in bacterial epigenetics. As we explore this intricate biological process, we may uncover novel therapeutic strategies to combat bacterial infections.
Therapists' perspectives on the Maudsley model anorexia nervosa treatment for adolescents and young adults (MANTRa): A qualitative interview study
Authors: Zeiler Michael , Sackl‐Pammer Petra , Wittek Tanja , Ohmann Susanne , Werneck‐Rohrer Sonja , Truttmann Stefanie , Philipp Julia , Schöfbeck Gabriele , Kopp Konstantin , Krauss Helene , Schmidt Ulrike , Karwautz Andreas , Wagner Gudrun 
Published: December 2024

AbstractObjectivesA rising incidence of eating disorders in the young population and limited effectiveness of available treatment approaches underscore the need for innovative therapies. This study explores therapists' perspectives regarding a promising new manualized psychotherapeutic treatment (MANTRa) for adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa (AN).MethodsSemi‐structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 10 therapists (nine female) who provided 24–34 sessions of MANTRa per patient. Interview topics included positive and negative experiences with MANTRa in general, with the workbook and other components. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to interpret the data. Furthermore, written notes taken by the therapists after each sessions were analysed.ResultsThe thematic analysis revealed five overarching themes: (1) Variety of therapeutic tools and content elements included in the workbook; (2) Getting the therapeutic process going; (3) Flexibility in use of the workbook; (4) Impact of the scientific and multidisciplinary framework on quality assurance; (5) Formal design of the workbook. Therapists' case formulation letters to the patients were regarded as powerful tools to strengthen therapeutic alliance and promote recovery. In‐depth therapists' training, regular supervision and a multi‐professional treatment setting were important factors to ensure high treatment quality.ConclusionsThe findings suggest how the MANTRa content (e.g. inclusion of additional therapeutic tools), the therapists' training and the format (e.g. provision of a digital version) can be improved to reach maximum impact. Therapists' formulation letters may be an effective therapeutic tool not only for AN but also across the spectrum of psychiatric disorders in adolescents and young adults.
Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood: A Qualitative Study Examining Nurses’ Perspectives
Authors: Dinçer Yeliz , Topan Aysel , Akkoç Betül , Güney Emine Uzuntarla , Özdemir Sümeyye 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveIt is a well‐established fact that the utilization of health services by pregnant adolescents is associated with the views and care provided by nurses. This study, aiming to reveal the perspectives of nurses working in a state hospital in Turkey on adolescent pregnancies and parenthood, contributes valuable insights for designing interventions to improve adolescent pregnancy outcomes.DesignThis research was carried out using the “individual in‐depth interview” data collection technique as a phenomenological study, which is one of the qualitative research methods.SampleThe study included 15 health professionals who met the criteria to participate. The data were analyzed in six stages using a thematic approach.ResultsIt emerged in relation to the feelings of the adolescent; the situations encountered, the factors affecting the awareness of being an adolescent pregnant and a parent, the difficulties encountered in care, social pressure, and touching the adolescent's life.ConclusionsIt was observed that nurses and midwives had mixed feelings towards adolescent pregnant women and parents and reflected these feelings in their caregiving styles.
Breadwinners and caregivers: Examining the global relationship between gender norms and economic behavior
Authors: Goldstein Markus , Gonzalez Paula , Kilic Talip , Papineni Sreelakshmi , Wollburg Philip 
Published: December 2024

AbstractGender norms are often emphasized to help explain gender gaps in the labor market. We examine global patterns of gender attitudes and norms toward the stereotypical gender roles of the male breadwinner and female caregiver, and broad support for gender equality in opportunities, and study their relationship with economic behavior. Using data collected via Facebook from 150,000 individuals across 111 countries the paper explores how gender beliefs and norms are related to labor supply, household production, and intra‐household decision‐making power within a country. We provide descriptive evidence that the more gender equitable or counter‐stereotypical are beliefs and norms, the more likely women are to work, the more time men spend on household chores, and the higher the likelihood of joint decision‐making among married couples. Our findings suggest an underestimation of the support for gender equality globally and the extent of underestimation varies by gender and region. The paper concludes with a discussion of potential entry points for policy to help address gender norms.
Two Novel HLA‐С Alleles, HLA‐C*07:1153 and ‐C*07:1154, Detected During Routine Next Generation Sequencing
Authors: Ananeva Anastasiia , Sergeeva Iuliia , Shagimardanova Elena I. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTTwo novel HLA‐С alleles HLA‐C*07:1153 and ‐C*07:1154 alleles detected during routine next generation sequencing.