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Ichthyobodo necator infection as a first record in cultured Dicentrarchus labrax: morphomolecular characterization and infestation patterns in correlation to water quality parameters
Authors: Fadel Amr , Abdelsalam Khaled M. , Thabet Walaa M. , Bessat Mohamed 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Ichthyobodo necator is a damaging and economically important protozoan parasite; however, its clinical patterns and incidence, correlated to environmental factors, are still poorly understood. This study provides the first report of Ichthyobodo necator infestation among Dicentrarchus labrax. We recorded significant mortalities in the cultured D. labrax of average size (5.92 g weight, and 11.55 cm length) in El-Max Station, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, NIOF, Egypt, during the period extending from early summer to early fall (June to October) 2023. Behavioral and gross lesions of the infested fish were recorded; besides, dead and moribund fish were collected. Wet smears of the skin and gill of the affected fish were examined by compound light microscopy. Moreover, water samples from the affected ponds were collected and examined for their physicochemical parameters. The bodonid biflagellated Ichthyobodo necator (Henneguy) C. Pinto, 1928 was isolated from the skin and gills and identified based on specific morphological characteristics. DNA sequencing of PCR products and phylogenetic analysis confirmed identification, with clustering of the current isolates with I. necator isolates from different fish species. The multivariate analysis revealed a positive correlation between the prevalence and infestation intensity of Ichthyobodo, increased temperature levels, decreased dissolved oxygen DO, and also correlated with higher ammonia, and pH values. Additionally, the elevated concentrations of iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and copper in pond water were positively correlated with infestation and mortalities. These water parameter levels promote respiratory distress, accelerated prevalence, and infestation intensities of I. necator, particularly during the infestation peak in August and September. This study bridges the knowledge gap regarding I. necator parasite infestations and their correlation with water quality parameters.
Frogs recognize prey: a causal-behavioral teleosemantics
Authors: Withrington Esteban 
Published: November 2024

AbstractI propose a version of teleosemantics for simple animal representations that combines Millikan’s suggestion that they represent the most crucial “normal conditions” required for them to bring about their beneficial behavioral effects with Neander’s suggestion that they represent their “normal causes”. The content of a simple representation is the most crucial among the normal conditions responsible for its tokens having beneficial behavioral effects that also causes such tokens. I argue that this version delivers more plausible contents than other versions of teleosemantics. Frogs’ prey detectors represent the animals they prey on rather than nutritious or small moving things.
Associations Between Interpersonal Trauma and Intolerance of Uncertainty in an International Multi-Site Sample
Authors: Morriss Jayne , Rosenek Norma , Gaudiano Brandon A. , So Suzanne H. , Kingston Jessica , Lincoln Tania , Morris Eric M.J. , Ellett Lyn 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Prior psychologically traumatic experiences have been linked to increased risk for mental health conditions. However, there remain questions about the relationship between prior interpersonal trauma, particularly that of neglect and abuse, and transdiagnostic dimensions such as intolerance of uncertainty (IU: the tendency to find uncertainty aversive). To address this gap, we conducted a secondary analysis of survey data from an international multi-site sample (n = 2510). Questionnaires included: Interpersonal trauma by type (e.g. emotional neglect, physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse) and IU. The findings revealed that: (1) experiencing different forms of interpersonal trauma was associated with higher IU, and (2) experiencing multiple forms of neglect and abuse was associated with higher IU. When comparing across the interpersonal trauma types and IU, emotional neglect compared to the other types of abuse, was specifically related to higher IU. These effects remained when controlling for broader negative beliefs about the self and others. However, the observed relationships and overall amount of variance explained by IU was rather small. Overall, these findings demonstrate that interpersonal trauma, particularly emotional neglect, is associated with IU. Future longitudinal research is required to examine if, how, and when after adversity, higher IU may emerge.
Constructing Closeness in Educational Collaboration in Extended Hours ECEC
Authors: Peltoperä Kaisu , Rautamies Erja , Lang Sarah N. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAlthough quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) and strong collaborations between families and ECEC educators are important for all children, they may be particularly important for children and families who utilize nighttime or weekend ECEC. This study focuses on ECEC educators’ discourses about closeness versus distance in educational collaborations between parents with nonstandard schedules and professionals who work in extended hours ECEC. The data for this study were collected by interviewing ECEC teachers (n = 12) and nurses (n = 18) working in Finland. Research findings: Using the principles of discourse analysis, we found three tensional discourses: (a) the timing of ECEC and asynchrony; (b) a sense of time versus hurry; and (c) care versus criticism. Practice and policy: The findings revealed that extended hours ECEC provides both challenges and possibilities for creating close educational collaboration with parents. This has important implications for the kinds of structural supports and training educators in extended hours ECEC may need to foster quality collaboration with families.
A Spectral Element Solution of the Poisson Equation with Shifted Boundary Polynomial Corrections: Influence of the Surrogate to True Boundary Mapping and an Asymptotically Preserving Robin Formulation
Authors: Visbech Jens , Engsig-Karup Allan P. , Ricchiuto Mario 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
We present a new high-order spectral element solution to the two-dimensional scalar Poisson equation subject to a general Robin boundary condition. The solution is based on a simplified version of the shifted boundary method employing a continuous arbitrary order hp-Galerkin spectral element method as the numerical discretization procedure. The simplification relies on a polynomial correction to avoid explicitly evaluating high-order partial derivatives from the Taylor series, which traditionally is used within the shifted boundary method. Here, we apply an extrapolation and novel interpolation approach to project the basis functions from the true domain onto the approximate surrogate domain. The solution provides a method that naturally incorporates curved geometrical features of the domain, overcomes complex and cumbersome mesh generation, and avoids problems with small cut cells. Dirichlet, Neumann, and Robin boundary conditions are enforced weakly through a generalized: (i) Nitsche’s method and (ii) Aubin’s method. A consistent asymptotic preserving formulation of the embedded Robin formulations is presented. Several experiments and analyses of the numerical properties of the various weak forms are showcased. We include convergence studies under polynomial increase of the basis functions, p, mesh refinement, h, and matrix conditioning to highlight the spectral and algebraic convergence features, respectively. With this, we assess the influence of errors across variational forms, polynomial order, mesh size, and mappings between the true and surrogate boundaries.
Introduction: The ‘functional ideal of truth’ — A new key for Cassirer research
Authors: Endres Tobias , Truwant Simon 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
This special issue focuses on two related topics in Ernst Cassirer’s thought: objectivity and truth. Through this lens, the guest editors attempt to illuminate (a) the historical and systematic value of Cassirer’s philosophical project, (b) the continuing relevance of his account of the plurality and universality of human understanding in view of the crisis of truth that currently permeates Western culture, and (c) the way Cassirer’s style can inspire contemporary scholars who wish to evade the analytic-continental divide. Tobias Endres and Simon Truwant gathered twelve contributions from more analytic oriented authors from the philosophy of science and more continental oriented authors from the philosophy of culture. By bringing these scholars together on a shared topic, they hope to help bridging this divide that is also reflected within Cassirer scholarship by preoccupation with either his philosophy of science or philosophy of culture. The articles in this special issue are preceded by a ceremonial speech that Cassirer gave on the occasion of his assumption of the rectorate of the University of Hamburg on November 7, 1929 and that was translated into English for the first time by the guest editors.
What is conceptual hypocrisy? Is it problematic?
Authors: Ye Xindi 
Published: November 2024

AbstractIn conceptual engineering, a hypocritical argument is an argument that uses a concept to argue against the use of that very concept (Burgess and Plunkett 2013; Burgess 2020). Call this sort of hypocrisy ‘conceptual hypocrisy’. Should we accept conceptual hypocrisy? My response has a negative and a positive part. In the negative part, I review attempts to problematise or vindicate conceptual hypocrisy by subsuming it under existing argumentative paradigms. I argue that these attempts fail. In the positive part, I outline an alternative view: some, but not all, instances of hypocrisy are unacceptable. Unacceptable instances of conceptual hypocrisy are not those where a speaker merely does something she says she ought not do; they are those where a speaker does something she says she ought not do, and her doing so indicates that something about her argument has gone wrong.
The efficacy of wastewater treatment plant on removal of perfluoroalkyl substances and their impacts on the coastal environment of False Bay, South Africa
Authors: Ojemaye Cecilia Y. , Abegunde Adeola , Green Lesley , Petrik Leslie 
Published: November 2024

AbstractPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), which have their origins in both industrial processes and consumer products, can be detected at all treatment stages in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Quantifying the emissions of PFAS from WWTPs into the marine environment is crucial because of their potential impacts on receiving aquatic ecosystems. In this study, the levels of five PFAS were measured in both influent and effluent sewage water samples obtained from a municipal WWTP, the discharges of which flow into False Bay, on the Indian Ocean coast of Cape Town, South Africa. Additionally, seawater, sediment, and biota samples from eight sites along the False Bay coast were also analysed. Results showed high prevalence of PFAS in the different environmental matrices. Perfluorononanoic acid was most dominant in all these matrices with maximum concentration in wastewater, 10.50 ng/L; seawater, 18.76 ng/L; marine sediment, 239.65 ng/g dry weight (dw); invertebrates, 0.72–2.45 µg/g dw; seaweed, 0.36–2.01 µg/g dw. The study used the chemical fingerprint of five PFASs detected in WWTP effluents to track their dispersion across a large, previously pristine marine environment and examined how each chemical accumulated in different marine organisms. The study also demonstrates that primary and secondary wastewater treatment processes cannot fully remove such compounds. There is thus a need to improve effluent quality before its release into the environment and promote continuous monitoring focusing on the sources of PFAS, including their potential transformation products, their environmental fate and ecological risks, particularly in areas receiving effluents from WWTP.
Physician Documentation of Social Determinants of Health: Results from Two National Surveys
Authors: Iott Bradley E. , Patel Vaishali , Richwine Chelsea 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Objective
We measured physicians’ (1) perceived importance of having access to social determinants of health (SDOH) data received from external providers in the electronic health record (EHR); (2) internal SDOH documentation practices in the EHR, including whether physicians document SDOH in a structured format that may facilitate use; and (3) use of EHR SDOH data to identify community resources and make referrals on behalf of patients.

Approach
We conducted a secondary analysis of two national physician surveys.

Participants
Respondents from the American Board of Family Medicine Recertification Survey (ABFM, n = 4040), a survey of family physicians fielded 2021–2022, and the National Physician Health IT Survey (NPHIT, n = 3006), a survey of outpatient physicians across specialty areas fielded in 2022.

Key Results
Under half of physicians felt that SDOH data were very important (ABFM: 44.8%, NPHIT: 30.8%). Although most physicians documented SDOH in the EHR (ABFM: 72%, NPHIT: 63.3%), fewer used structured documentation methods (ABFM: 56.3%, NPHIT: 33.2%). In both surveys, physicians who participated in value-based care initiatives, those for whom > 10% of their patient population was considered vulnerable, and those who felt that their clinic had the resources to address patients’ social needs had higher likelihood of documenting SDOH. Sixty-two percent of family physicians reported using SDOH data for identifying resources and making referrals.

Conclusions
In 2022, most physicians documented SDOH data in their EHR, yet fewer used structured methods, limiting data exchange opportunities to address patients’ social needs. Under half of physicians considered access to external SDOH data to be “very” important, suggesting greater reliance on data collected internally and missed opportunities to identify patients who need support. Variation in perceived importance of SDOH data access and SDOH documentation by physician characteristics indicate opportunities to support adoption of structured documentation tools facilitating SDOH data capture and exchange to improve patient-centered care.
Using Risk Assessment to Improve Screening for Albuminuria among US Adults without Diabetes
Authors: Bragg-Gresham Jennifer L. , Annadanam Surekha , Gillespie Brenda , Li Yiting , Powe Neil R. , Saran Rajiv 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Background
Guidelines currently recommend annual screening for albuminuria only among persons with diabetes mellitus (DM). There is no guidance about albuminuria screening in those with other important risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD), such as hypertension and/or family history of kidney disease. We sought to create a risk score that predicts the likelihood of albuminuria in adults without diabetes to prompt earlier detection and management of CKD.

Methods
Data from 44,322 participants without diabetes, aged 18 + years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 1999–2020 were analyzed. Survey-weighted logistic regression was used to assess associations between individual characteristics and presence of albuminuria (urinary albumin to creatinine ratio [UACR] ≥ 30 mg/g), including interaction terms, in three separate models. The sample was divided equally into development and validation data sets. C-statistics were used to assess model fit.

Results
The prevalence of albuminuria was 9.7% in the US adult population. Higher odds of albuminuria among the non-diabetic population were observed in females, non-Hispanic Black, and smokers, as well as those with low eGFR, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, prediabetes, low HDL cholesterol, and high uric acid levels. Age showed a J-shaped relationship with albuminuria, with lowest odds for ages 25–64 years. The C-statistic was 0.756 for the developmental and 0.752 for the validation set of the final model. Using this model, screening individuals with a predicted probability of ≥ 5% would capture 85% of individuals with albuminuria.

Conclusions
These results suggest that it may be helpful to use a risk score framework for albuminuria screening in people without DM to encourage earlier detection and management of CKD. Longitudinal studies are warranted to confirm this approach along with evaluation of its cost effectiveness.
Oxynitrided Ti-6Al-4V Coatings Deposited by Twin Wire Arc Spray for Protection of Aluminum Die-Casting Molds
Authors: Nango-Blanco Mauricio , Brizuela-Colmenares Natalia , Pérez Sebastián , Bedoya-Trujillo Iván F. , Benítez-Castro Angélica M. , Cáceres-Díaz Luis A. , Muñoz-Saldaña Juan 
Published: November 2024

AbstractSteel molds used for aluminum die-casting often fail due to excessive wear or cracking phenomena associated with the soldering effect in contact with molten aluminum, which leads to the formation of iron-based intermetallic compounds and causes problems in the cast components. One solution is to apply protective coatings whose composition is less reactive with the molten aluminum and improve its hardness, toughness, wear, and corrosion resistance, thus prolonging its service life. This work evaluates the effectiveness of Ti-6Al-4V coatings deposited by twin wire arc spraying in an air or nitrogen atmosphere. Nitrogen was used as the carrier and shielding gas for the in-flight molten particles. Coatings were deposited by varying the stand-off distance, the nitrogen gas pressures, and the substrate temperature. The microstructure of the coatings is interlayered, one porous layer of dendrites and one highly densified layer. The presence of TiN, TiO2, α-Ti, and β-Ti phases was confirmed by different characterization methods. For instance, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements confirmed the presence of N-Ti, O-Ti, and N-O bonds, with the oxygen/nitrogen/titanium percentage associated with the formation of a non-stoichiometric (Ti, Al, V)NxOy phase. Finally, the reactivity of selected oxynitrided Ti-6Al-4V coating in contact with molten aluminum showed a low reaction rate compared to the coarse reaction layer suffered by the uncoated steel substrates.
Improving On-farm Energy Use Efficiency by Optimizing Machinery Operations and Management: A Review
Authors: Jensen Troy A. , Antille Diogenes L. , Tullberg Jeff N. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe energy use and emissions from direct fossil fuel combustion on-farms to power farm machinery was critically reviewed. Approximately, 15% of agricultural production costs on-farm are energy-related. A potential solution to more sustainable energy use is a shift toward biofuels from renewable resources. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through the substitution of diesel oil with biodiesel depends on the feedstock, the inter-esterification process, the storage period, and ambient conditions. In modern tractors, increased fuel use efficiency (or reduced fuel consumption) has been achieved by power/load matching and the use of variable transmission. Engine management systems that are capable of continuously communicating with the engine and transmission to make appropriate adjustments based on inputs received from the tractor allow for quick and precise responses to changing conditions. As a result, maximum efficiency and productivity can be obtained from the tractor operating similarly to the traditional ‘gear-up and throttle-back’ methods of a proficient operator. The future for autonomous tractors is promising, though not new. Electric-powered tractors are near to commercialization or are already commercially available. Hybrid electric driven tractors present some advantages in terms of increased energy use efficiency and functionalities. Increased efficiency can lead to a reduction in diesel fuel consumption and hence, a concurrent decrease in CO2 emission. Where the local electricity supply has a low-carbon emission factor, this can also result in significant emission reductions. Small light-weight robotic equipment can potentially perform functions currently undertaken by tractor-drawn and other heavy equipment with high-fuel consumption, provided field operating capacity was not compromised. However, the size and weight limitations inherent in current harvesting and transport technology mean that soil compaction will still be a problem with robotic units. The robotic operation of medium-scale equipment within a precision-controlled traffic farming environment should offer more feasible and energy-efficient alternatives.
Evaluation of the Algerian Apricot Phenotypic and Genetic Diversity: Impact of Graft-Propagated Autochthonous and Introduced Cultivars in a Traditional Seed-Propagated System
Authors: Atek Younes , Egea Jose A. , Bahlouli Fayçal , Nicolás-Almansa María , Salazar Juan A. , Martínez-Gómez Pedro 
Published: November 2024

AbstractDespite the apricot cultivars introduced from Spain and France are displacing the autochthonous Algerian cultivars in each area, there are a lot of local cultivars that still have a great interest and they are cultivated in the orchards from the Algerian arid agrosystem. This study addresses the phenotypical and molecular characterization of autochthonous (Algerian and Tunisian cultivars) and introduced (Spanish and French) graft-propagated apricot cultivars in a traditional seed-propagated system. Sixty-five apricot cultivated autochthonous and introduced accessions from the provinces of Batna (slightly arid area) and M’Sila (semi-arid area) in Algeria have been evaluated. These cultivated accessions included autochthonous Algerian cultivars (graft and seed propagated) selected over the years for its adaptation to warm Mediterranean climate and Spanish and French introduced cultivars (graft propagated). In these materials and agronomical evaluation of phenological (budburst, flowering and ripening date), pomological (fruit weight and yield per tree) and fruit quality (firmness and acidity), traits were performed together with a molecular characterization of the genetic diversity using simple sequence repeat (SSR) marks. Results showed the great diversity at agronomical and molecular level of this Algerian apricot germplasm. The seed-propagated autochthonous cultivars showed a lower yield per tree and fruit weight. Seed-propagated autochthonous also showed a longer fruit development and ripening cycle in comparison with the grafted cultivars with a later ripening date. Regarding fruit quality, seed-propagated autochthonous cultivars present low firmness and high acidity compared with the rest. Results also showed the effectiveness of the SSR markers by the correct identification, detecting some synonymies and suggesting the origin of some autochthonous cultivars. These results will provide more in-depth information to develop a strategy for in situ conservation of cultivars and to reduce gene flow from introduced material to ancient orchards. These materials would be interesting to modify some quality traits such as the acidity or firmness and drought resistance in apricot breeding programs.