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A Mixed‐Methods Exploration of the Implementation of Policies That Earmarked Taxes for Behavioral Health
Authors: STADNICK NICOLE A. , GEREMIA CARRIE , MAURI AMANDA I. , SWANSON KERA , WYNECOOP MEGAN , PURTLE JONATHAN 
Published: September 2024

Policy Points
Earmarked tax policies for behavioral health are perceived as having positive impacts related to increasing flexible funding, suggesting benefits to expand this financing approach.
Implementation challenges related to these earmarked taxes included tax base volatility that impedes long‐term service delivery planning and inequities in the distribution of tax revenue.
Recommendations for designing or revising earmarked tax policies include developing clear guidelines and support systems to manage the administrative aspects of earmarked tax programs, cocreating reporting and oversight structures with system and service delivery agents, and selecting revenue streams that are relatively stable across years.
ContextOver 200 cities and counties in the United States have implemented policies earmarking tax revenue for behavioral health services. This mixed‐methods study was conducted with the aim of characterizing perceptions of the impacts of these earmarked tax policies, strengths and weaknesses of tax policy designs, and factors that influence decision making about how tax revenue is allocated for services.MethodsStudy data came from surveys completed by 274 officials involved in behavioral health earmarked tax policy implementation and 37 interviews with officials in a sample of jurisdictions with these taxes—California (n = 16), Washington (n = 12), Colorado (n = 6), and Iowa (n = 3). Interviews primarily explored perceptions of the advantages and drawbacks of the earmarked tax, perceptions of tax policy design, and factors influencing decisions about revenue allocation.FindingsA total of 83% of respondents strongly agreed that it was better to have the tax than not, 73.2% strongly agreed that the tax increased flexibility to address complex behavioral health needs, and 65.1% strongly agreed that the tax increased the number of people served by evidence‐based practices. Only 43.3%, however, strongly agreed that it was easy to satisfy tax‐reporting requirements. Interviews revealed that the taxes enabled funding for services and implementation supports, such as training in the delivery of evidence‐based practices, and supplemented mainstream funding sources (e.g., Medicaid). However, some interviewees also reported challenges related to volatility of funding, inequities in the distribution of tax revenue, and, in some cases, administratively burdensome tax reporting. Decisions about tax revenue allocation were influenced by goals such as reducing behavioral health care inequities, being responsive to community needs, addressing constraints of mainstream funding sources, and, to a lesser degree, supporting services considered to be evidence based.ConclusionsEarmarked taxes are a promising financing strategy to improve access to, and quality of, behavioral health services by supplementing mainstream state and federal financing.
Impact of foreign direct investment on methane emissions in agriculture: An empirical evidence based on Sub‐Saharan Africa
Authors: Pilo Mikémina , Gbegnon Komlan Olakossan 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe issue of greenhouse gas emissions from foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to fuel debate in the climate change mitigation literature. Some support the pollution halo hypothesis while others emphasize on the pollution haven hypothesis. Thus, the overall objective of this research is to analyze the effect of agricultural foreign direct investment on methane emissions in Sub‐Saharan Africa. The data for the study are from several sources, mainly FAOSTAT, WDI, and Chin‐Ito Index. For econometric estimations, Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS) model is applied to unbalanced panel data and the Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) is used for robustness check. The results indicate that increasing agricultural foreign direct investment by 1% increases methane emissions by 3.30% in Sub‐Saharan Africa, thus confirming the pollution haven hypothesis. Consequently, the move toward the Paris Agreement is proving to be delicate in an increasing agricultural FDI context. Thus, the integration of climate change mitigation strategies into the business plans of foreign agricultural investors is strongly recommended in Sub‐Saharan Africa.
Source population and time spent in captivity affect survival and reproduction of long‐distance translocated northern bobwhites
Authors: Schmidt A. , Beane G. , Martin J. A. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractNorthern bobwhites (Colinus virginianus) have become a species of great conservation priority because of widespread and ongoing population declines. Long‐distance translocations are becoming increasingly used to access a source population with densities high enough to support translocation. Two key uncertainties exist regarding the efficacy of long‐distance translocations: choosing a source population with adaptations that will be successful in a novel environment and mitigating the stress response common during the translocation process. We translocated bobwhites from the South Texas Plains and the Floridian Coastal Plain to a recipient site in the Floridian Coastal Plain in 2021 and 2022 to compare the survival and productivity of bobwhites translocated from two different source populations. We also evaluated how varying holding times during the translocation process influenced the success of the translocated individuals. Breeding season survival, nest propensity and fecundity were greater for Florida resident and Florida translocated bobwhites relative to Texas translocated bobwhites. We observed high rates of mortality during the transport and holding processes, but holding time did not affect breeding season survival of Texas translocated bobwhites. Both nest success and fecundity of Texas translocated bobwhites were negatively affected by holding time. Bobwhites translocated long distances may have the adaptive capacity to be successful in novel environments, but the consequences of translocation stress can be detrimental. Future translocation planning should consider choosing source populations from similar ecoregions to simultaneously decrease translocation distances and potential stress from translocation.
Five‐year neurodevelopmental assessment of extremely preterm or extremely low birthweight infants: Association with school performance
Authors: Wiingreen Rikke , Greisen Gorm , Esbjørn Barbara Hoff , Løkkegaard Ellen C. L. , Torp‐Pedersen Christian , Sørensen Kathrine Kold , Andersen Mikkel Porsborg , Hansen Bo Mølholm 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAimWe investigated the associations between motor performance and IQ at 5 years of age and school difficulties and grade point averages (GPAs) at 18 years of age. Additionally, the accuracy of preschool IQ in predicting school difficulties was examined.MethodsA nationwide follow‐up study of children born in 1994–1995 who were <28 weeks of gestation or had a birthweight <1000 g. The Danish personal identification number was used to merge data from a national cohort study with population‐based registries. Logistic regression analyses examined the associations between motor performance/IQ and school difficulties. Linear regression analyses and the area under the receiver operator curve (AUC) were used to examine the relationship between IQ and GPAs.ResultsThe study population comprised 248 children, 37% were classified with school difficulties. Motor performance and IQ were associated with school difficulties. The odds of having school difficulties increased as IQ decreased, and the same pattern was observed for GPAs. IQ predicted school difficulties, with an AUC of 0.80 (confidence interval: 0.74–0.86).ConclusionPreschool motor performance and IQ were associated with school difficulties. Additionally, IQ was linked to GPAs. As a screening tool, the predictive ability of preschool IQ for academic difficulties was moderate/high in this cohort.
Recent trends in hospital admission due to bipolar disorder in 10–19‐year‐olds in Spain: A nationwide population‐based study
Authors: López‐Cuadrado Teresa , Susser Ezra , Martínez‐Alés Gonzalo 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIntroductionBipolar disorder (BD) hospitalization rates in children and adolescents vary greatly across place and over time. There are no population‐based studies on youth BD hospitalizations in Spain.MethodsWe identified all patients aged 10–19 hospitalized due to BD in Spain between 2000 and 2021, examined their demographic and clinical characteristics, and assessed temporal trends in hospitalizations – overall and stratified by age and presence of additional psychiatric comorbidity. We used Joinpoint regressions to identify inflection points and quantify whole‐period and annual percentage changes (APCs) in trends.ResultsOf 4770 BD hospitalizations in 10–19‐year‐olds between 2000 and 2021 (average annual rate: 4.8 per 100,000), over half indicated an additional psychiatric comorbidity, most frequently substance abuse (62.2%), mostly due to cannabis (72.4%). During the study period, admissions increased twofold with an inflection point: Rates increased annually only between 2000 and 2008, for APCs 34.0% (95% confidence interval: 20.0%, 71.1%) among 10–14‐year‐olds, 10.3% (6.4%, 14.3%) among 15–19‐year‐olds, and 15.5% (11.5%, 22.7%) among patients with additional psychiatric comorbidity. Between 2009 and 2021, rates decreased moderately among 10–14‐year‐olds – APC: −8.3% (−14.1%, −4.4%) and slightly among 15–19‐year‐olds without additional psychiatric comorbidity – APC: −2.6(−5.7, −1.0), remaining largely stable among 15–19‐year‐olds overall.ConclusionsRecent trends in hospitalization due to BD in 10–19‐year‐olds in Spain indicate salient increases in the early 2000s – especially among (i) patients aged 10–14 (decreasing moderately after 2009 among 10–14‐year‐olds and plateauing among 15–19‐year‐olds) and (ii) patients with additional psychiatric comorbidity (i.e., cannabis use disorder). These findings suggest links with recent changes in clinical practices for children and recent trends in substance use among Spanish youth.
Schwann cell transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) ortholog in zebrafish larvae mediates chemotherapy‐induced peripheral neuropathy
Authors: Bellantoni Elisa , Marini Matilde , Chieca Martina , Gabellini Chiara , Crapanzano Erica Lucia , Souza Monteiro de Araujo Daniel , Nosi Daniele , Roschi Lorenzo , Landini Lorenzo , De Siena Gaetano , Pensieri Pasquale , Mastricci Alessandra , Scuffi Irene , Geppetti Pierangelo , Nassini Romina , De Logu Francesco 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackground and PurposeThe oxidant sensor transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) channel expressed by Schwann cells (SCs) has recently been implicated in several models of neuropathic pain in rodents. Here we investigate whether the pro‐algesic function of Schwann cell TRPA1 is not limited to mammals by exploring the role of TRPA1 in a model of chemotherapy‐induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in zebrafish larvae.Experimental ApproachWe used zebrafish larvae and a mouse model to test oxaliplatin‐evoked nociceptive behaviours. We also performed a TRPA1 selective silencing in Schwann cells both in zebrafish larvae and mice to study their contribution in oxaliplatin‐induced CIPN model.Key ResultsWe found that zebrafish larvae and zebrafish TRPA1 (zTRPA1)‐transfected HEK293T cells respond to reactive oxygen species (ROS) with nociceptive behaviours and intracellular calcium increases, respectively. TRPA1 was found to be co‐expressed with the Schwann cell marker, SOX10, in zebrafish larvae. Oxaliplatin caused nociceptive behaviours in zebrafish larvae that were attenuated by a TRPA1 antagonist and a ROS scavenger. Oxaliplatin failed to produce mechanical allodynia in mice with Schwann cell TRPA1 selective silencing (Plp1+‐Trpa1 mice). Comparable results were observed in zebrafish larvae where TRPA1 selective silencing in Schwann cells, using the specific Schwann cell promoter myelin basic protein (MBP), attenuated oxaliplatin‐evoked nociceptive behaviours.Conclusion and ImplicationsThese results indicate that the contribution of the oxidative stress/Schwann cell/TRPA1 pro‐allodynic pathway to neuropathic pain models seems to be conserved across the animal kingdom.
Federated learning‐driven dual blockchain for data sharing and reputation management in Internet of medical things
Authors: Gan Chenquan , Xiao Xinghai , Zhu Qingyi , Jain Deepak Kumar , Saini Akanksha , Hussain Amir 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), the vulnerability of federated learning (FL) to single points of failure, low‐quality nodes, and poisoning attacks necessitates innovative solutions. This article introduces a FL‐driven dual‐blockchain approach to address these challenges and improve data sharing and reputation management. Our approach comprises two blockchains: the Model Quality Blockchain (MQchain) and the Reputation Incentive Blockchain (RIchain). MQchain utilizes an enhanced Proof of Quality (PoQ) consensus algorithm to exclude low‐quality nodes from participating in aggregation, effectively mitigating single points of failure and poisoning attacks by leveraging node reputation and quality thresholds. In parallel, RIchain incorporates a reputation evaluation, incentive mechanism, and index query mechanism, allowing for rapid and comprehensive node evaluation, thus identifying high‐reputation nodes for MQchain. Security analysis confirms the theoretical soundness of the proposed method. Experimental evaluation using real medical datasets, specifically MedMNIST, demonstrates the remarkable resilience of our approach against attacks compared to three alternative methods.
Global change and premature hatching of aquatic embryos
Authors: Cowan Zara‐Louise , Green Leon , Clark Timothy D. , Blewett Tamzin A. , De Bonville Jeremy , Gagnon Thomas , Hoots Elizabeth , Kuchenmüller Luis , Leeuwis Robine H. J. , Navajas Acedo Joaquín , Rowsey Lauren E. , Scheuffele Hanna , Skeeles Michael Richard , Silva‐Garay Lorena , Jutfelt Fredrik , Binning Sandra A. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAnthropogenically induced changes to the natural world are increasingly exposing organisms to stimuli and stress beyond that to which they are adapted. In aquatic systems, it is thought that certain life stages are more vulnerable than others, with embryos being flagged as highly susceptible to environmental stressors. Interestingly, evidence from across a wide range of taxa suggests that aquatic embryos can hatch prematurely, potentially as an adaptive response to external stressors, despite the potential for individual costs linked with underdeveloped behavioural and/or physiological functions. However, surprisingly little research has investigated the prevalence, causes and consequences of premature hatching, and no compilation of the literature exists. Here, we review what is known about premature hatching in aquatic embryos and discuss how this phenomenon is likely to become exacerbated with anthropogenically induced global change. Specifically, we (1) review the mechanisms of hatching, including triggers for premature hatching in experimental and natural systems; (2) discuss the potential implications of premature hatching at different levels of biological organisation from individuals to ecosystems; and (3) outline knowledge gaps and future research directions for understanding the drivers and consequences of premature hatching. We found evidence that aquatic embryos can hatch prematurely in response to a broad range of abiotic (i.e. temperature, oxygen, toxicants, light, pH, salinity) and biotic (i.e. predators, pathogens) stressors. We also provide empirical evidence that premature hatching appears to be a common response to rapid thermal ramping across fish species. We argue that premature hatching represents a fascinating yet untapped area of study, and the phenomenon may provide some additional resilience to aquatic communities in the face of ongoing global change.
Prospects of pulsed electric fields technology in food preservation and processing applications from sensory and consumer perspectives
Authors: Lee Pui Yee , Leong Sze Ying , Oey Indrawati 
Published: September 2024

SummaryPulsed electric field (PEF) technology is emerging as a versatile and effective alternative to traditional thermal processing, adeptly meeting consumer demands for fresh, safe, tasty, nutritious, and sustainable food products. By applying high‐voltage electric pulses for microseconds to milliseconds, PEF achieves microbial inactivation with minimal thermal impact. Beyond preservation, PEF technology can be used as a pre‐treatment for raw food materials to modify their cell structure, thus facilitating the subsequent food processing steps. Although initially applied to liquid foods, PEF application has been expanded to a diverse range of food categories, including juices, wines, potatoes, meats, and freeze‐dried products. Each application of PEF involves specific process parameters, which significantly influence the product outcomes. This review discusses the application of PEF across various food categories, with a focus on its impact on sensory attributes under different settings. The discussion will mainly revolve current research gaps and proposes strategies to increase consumer acceptance of PEF‐treated products, along with approaches for effectively communicating the benefits of this novel processing technology. It was found that emphasising the sensory, nutritional, and shelf‐life benefits on product packaging, and highlighting its environmental‐friendly benefit can improve consumer acceptance of PEF‐treated products. Furthermore, educating industry practitioners about the advantages of PEF is crucial for its broader implementation in food manufacturing. The successful advancement of PEF technology hinges on collaboration efforts among technologists, industry experts, sensory, and consumer scientists.
Exploring the use of portable infrared spectroscopy as a quality assurance tool for the Australian Native/Traditional food industry: a case study on finger lime (Citrus australasica)
Authors: Nastasi Joseph Robert , Perry Keely Rose , Alagappan Shanmugam , Kolobaric Adam , King Jade Mia , Hoffman Eleanor W. , Fitzgerald Melissa A. , Cozzolino Daniel 
Published: September 2024

SummaryFinger limes (Citrus australasica) are an Australian native and traditional food that are known for their caviar‐like pearls often referred to as “Citrus Caviar”. This study aimed to spectrally characterise finger lime varieties sourced across South‐East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. The varieties investigated demonstrated a wide diversity in their phenotypic appearance; however, their infrared spectra were similar. The NIR spectra of the samples were collected using a portable instrument and the data analysed using principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares (PLS) regression. Differences in the PCA score plot were observed associated with the different varieties analysed. The cross‐validation statistics obtained for the prediction of adulteration of finger with Tahitian lime were R2CV and SECV 0.96% and 7%, respectively (using 8 PLS factors), using PLS regression. This study demonstrated that a portable handheld NIR instrument is able to identify finger lime varieties using both whole fruits and the corresponding peel samples. This study also showed that NIR was able to identify the level of adulteration of finger lime with Tahitian lime.
Development of eco‐friendly PVA blended aloe vera rind CNC films and fumigation of essential oils: a novel approach to prolonging the shelf‐life of white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)
Authors: Jangam Seshagiri Divyashree , Rajendra Abhishek Biswal , Sellamuthu Periyar Selvam , Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku 
Published: September 2024

SummaryThe white button mushroom is a significant vegan food with a limited shelf‐life. To prolong the shelf‐life of mushrooms, certain treatment must be implemented. The current investigation is involved in the development of biocomposite film (BCF) by employing cellulose nano crystal (CNC), dispersed in a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix. The CNC extracted from aloe vera rind exhibited a sharp crystalline peak and rod‐shaped structures with a particle size of ~322.7 nm. Among the various concentrations of the CNC, incorporated in the BCF, the 8% CNC (BCF‐8%)‐loaded film showed the highest mechanical strength of ~166.73 MPa and a best crystallinity pattern. The study examined the synergistic impact of BCF along with neroli and palmarosa essential oil vapours, which effectively preserved the overall physiochemical properties and sensory characteristics of white button mushrooms for up to 8 days of storage. Hence, these innovative packaging systems are suitable substitute for the commercial food grade packaging to maintain the quality of mushrooms during postharvest storage.
Effectiveness of pharmacological interventions for managing obesity in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta‐analysis framed using minimal important difference estimates based on GRADE guidance to inform a clinical practice guideline
Authors: Wahi Gita , St‐Pierre Julie , Johnston Bradley C. , Fitzpatrick‐Lewis Donna , Usman Ali , Sherifali Diana , Merdad Roah , Esmaeilinezhad Zahra , Birken Catherine S. , Hamilton Jill , Henderson Mélanie , Moore Sarah A. , Ball Geoff D. C. , Morrison Katherine M. ,   the Steering Committee for Updating Canada's Clinical Practice Guideline for Managing Pediatric Obesity
Published: September 2024

SummaryObjectiveTo summarize the literature on pharmacotherapy for managing paediatric obesity.MethodsA systematic review and meta‐analysis were conducted of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with <18‐year‐olds of pharmacotherapeutic agents published up to November 2022. Estimates of effect for outcomes were presented relative to minimal important differences and GRADE certainty of evidence. We examined data on patient/proxy‐reported outcome measures (PROMs), cardiometabolic risk factors, anthropometry and adverse events (AEs).ResultsOverall, 35 RCTs were included. Trials examined metformin (n = 26), glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs) (n = 7) and a lipase inhibitor (orlistat; n = 2). Intervention duration varied (3−24 months). Metformin had little to no benefit on PROMs (e.g., health‐related quality of life [HRQoL]; 6 RCTs), moderate reductions in triglycerides, a moderate decline in insulin resistance, a small to moderate decline in BMI z‐score (BMIz) and a moderate increase in mild to moderate gastrointestinal AEs. Response to GLP1RAs was heterogeneous and results of subgroup analysis demonstrated variability of impact. Liraglutide (2 RCTs) resulted in a small reduction in HOMA‐IR and BMIz, but little to no benefit on other outcomes. Exenatide (4 RCTs) had a moderate reduction on blood pressure and a small decrease in BMIz with little to no benefit on other outcomes. Semaglutide (1 RCT) had a small benefit on HRQoL, a small reduction on SBP, a moderate reduction on total cholesterol and LDL‐cholesterol, a large reduction on triglyceride, and a very large decline in BMIz accompanied by a small increase in mild to moderate gastrointestinal AEs. Orlistat had a moderate reduction in DBP and little to no benefit in other outcomes measured, but had a very large increased risk of mild to moderate gastrointestinal AEs. Serious AEs were rare and for interventions with sufficent AE reporting, were considered not likely attributable to the interventions.ConclusionFew studies examined the impact of pharmacotherapy on PROMs. There is evidence that metformin and GLP1RAs lead to important improvements in cardiometabolic and anthropometric outcomes while accompanied by mild to moderate AEs. Long‐term effectiveness and safety of GLP1RAs remain to be evaluated.