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Dispersal Limitation Governs Bacterial Community Assembly in the Northern Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea) at the Continental Scale
Authors: Cagle Grace A. , McGrew Alicia , Baiser Benjamin , Record Sydne , Gotelli Nicholas J. , Gravel Dominique , Bittleston Leonora S. , Young Erica B. , Gray Sarah M. , Freedman Zachary B. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTAimEcological theory suggests that dispersal limitation and selection by climatic factors influence bacterial community assembly at a continental scale, yet the conditions governing the relative importance of each process remains unclear. The carnivorous pitcher plant Sarracenia purpurea provides a model aquatic microecosystem to assess bacterial communities across the host plant's north–south range in North America. This study determined the relative influences of dispersal limitation and environmental selection on the assembly of bacterial communities inhabiting S. purpurea pitchers at the continental scale.LocationEastern United States and Canada.Time Period2016.Major Taxa StudiedBacteria inhabiting S. purpurea pitchers.MethodsPitcher morphology, fluid, inquilines and prey were measured, and pitcher fluid underwent DNA sequencing for bacterial community analysis. Null modelling of β‐diversity provided estimates for the contributions of selection and dispersal limitation to community assembly, complemented by an examination of spatial clustering of individuals. Phylogenetic and ecological associations of co‐occurrence network module bacteria was determined by assessing the phylogenetic diversity and habitat preferences of member taxa.ResultsDispersal limitation was evident from between‐site variation and spatial aggregation of individual bacterial taxa in the S. purpurea pitcher system. Selection pressure was weak across the geographic range, yet network module analysis indicated environmental selection within subgroups. A group of aquatic bacteria held traits under selection in warmer, wetter climates, and midge abundance was associated with selection for traits held by a group of saprotrophs. Processes that increased pitcher fluid volume weakened selection in one module, possibly by supporting greater bacterial dispersal.ConclusionDispersal limitation governed bacterial community assembly in S. purpurea pitchers at a continental scale (74% of between‐site comparisons) and was significantly greater than selection across the range. Network modules showed evidence for selection, demonstrating that multiple processes acted concurrently in bacterial community assembly at the continental scale.
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic portal hypertension, extrahepatic portal obstruction, and Budd–Chiari syndrome in Japan
Authors: Furuichi Yoshihiro , Kage Masayoshi , Ohta Masayuki , Ohfuji Satoko , Sasaki Hideyuki , Hidaka Hisashi , Yoshida Hiroshi , Kanto Tatsuya , Kusano Hironori , Akahoshi Tomohiko , Obara Katsutoshi , Hashizume Makoto , Kuniyoshi Yukio , Kawaguchi Takumi , Okubo Hironao , Ishikawa Tsuyoshi , Hirooka Masashi , Iwakiri Yasuko , Nio Masaki , Tanaka Atsushi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis is the English version of the guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic portal hypertension, extrahepatic portal obstruction, and Budd–Chiari syndrome, which were established and revised in 2018 by the Aberrant Portal Hemodynamics Study Group under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare in Japan. These guidelines are excerpts, and the full version consists of 86 clinical questions and explanations, totaling 183 pages in Japanese.
Electro‐blown micro‐nanofibrous mats with Origanum elongatum essential oil for enhancing the shelf life of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Authors: Akhouy Ghizlane , Eticha Andinet Kumella , Dogan Cemhan , Dogan Nurcan , Calisir Mehmet D. , Toptas Ali , Aziz Faissal , Akgul Yasin 
Published: October 2024

SummaryThis study aims to develop a novel active food packaging material from hybrid micro‐nanofibrous mats fabricated from gelatin (G)–chitosan (Ch)–polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)–Origanum elongatum essential oil (EO), (G‐Ch‐PVA‐EO) through electro‐blowing. The fibrous mats were characterised to assess their morphologies, shelf life efficiency, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, surface‐wetting, and thermal, chemical, and physical interactions, among other factors. Results showed that the antioxidant activity was improved with the addition of EO, this enhancement is potentially linked to its rich content of phenolic components; carvacrol and P‐cymene. In addition, G‐Ch‐PVA‐EO showed higher firmness measurements compared to the control samples. Herein, low microbial counts were noted for both mesophilic aerobic bacteria (3.76 log CFU g−1) and yeast/mould (3.91 log CFU g−1) even at day 20. To conclude, the G‐Ch‐PVA‐EO microfibrous mat exhibits great promise in preserving the freshness of tomatoes.
Does the use of DACC‐coated dressings improve clinical outcomes for hard to heal wounds: A systematic review
Authors: Schwarzer Saskia , Lazaro‐Martinez Jose Luis , Killeen Amanda , Alves Paulo , Gledhill Andrea , Nygren Erik , Lavery Lawrence A. , Malone Matthew 
Published: October 2024

AbstractReports of overuse and antimicrobial resistance have fuelled some clinicians to adopt alternative wound dressings termed to be non‐medicated or non‐antimicrobials, which still claim antimicrobial or antibacterial activity. In this PROSPERO‐registered systematic review, we evaluated the in vivo clinical evidence for the effectiveness of DACC‐coated dressings in chronic, hard to heal wound‐related outcomes. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) Framework was adopted as the template in constructing this systematic review. The PICO format (Population [or patients], Intervention, Comparison [control], Outcome/s) was used to identify key clinical questions in determining patient outcomes under two domains (infection control and wound healing). A systematic search was performed in PubMed, OVID, Cochrane Library, clinical trial registries and data sources from independent committees. Abstracts of all studies were screened independently by two reviewers, with six further reviewers independently assessing records proceeding to full review. The authors rated the quality of evidence for each of the outcomes critical to decision making. After excluding duplicates, 748 records were screened from the databases, and 13 records were sought for full review. After full review, we excluded a further three records, leaving ten records for data extraction. Three records were narrative reviews, three systematic reviews, two prospective non‐comparative before/after studies, one prospective head‐to‐head comparator cohort study and one retrospective head‐to‐head comparator cohort study. No RCTs or case versus control studies were identified. The overall quality of clinical evidence for the use of DACC‐coated dressing to improve wound infection and wound healing outcomes was assessed as very low. There is an urgent unmet need to perform appropriately designed RCTs or case–control studies. The extracted data provide no clarity and have limited to no evidence to support that using a DACC‐coated dressing improves wound infection or wound healing outcomes. Further, there is no evidence to suggest this therapy is either superior to standard of wound care or equivocal to topical antimicrobial agents in the management of infected hard to heal wounds.
A Comprehensive Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Different Infant Feeding Types: The Observational Study GREEN MOTHER
Authors: Cos‐Busquets Judit , Cabedo‐Ferreiro Rosa Maria , Liutsko Liudmila , Reyes‐Lacalle Azahara , García‐Sierra Rosa , Colldeforns‐Vidal Margalida , Andrade Edilene Pereira , Vicente‐Hernández Mª Mercedes , Gómez‐Masvidal Miriam , Montero‐Pons Laura , Torán‐Monserrat Pere , Falguera‐Puig Gemma , Cazorla‐Ortiz Gemma ,   GREEN MOTHER Group
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTAim(s)To observe and compare the environmental impacts of different types of infant feeding, considering the use of formula, infant feeding accessories, potentially increased maternal dietary intake during breastfeeding (BF) and food consumption habits.DesignAn observational cross‐sectional multicentre study conducted in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area of the Catalan Institute of Health.MethodsData were collected from 419 postpartum women on infant feeding type (formula milk and accessories), maternal dietary intake (24‐h register) and food consumption habits from November 2022 to April 2023. The environmental impacts (climate change (CC), water consumption and water scarcity) of the infant feeding types and maternal diet were calculated using the IPCC, ReCiPE and AWARE indicators, respectively. The differences in impacts were calculated by Kruskal–Wallis test.ResultsSignificant differences for the three environmental impacts were observed. The CC impact of formula milk and feeding accessories was 0.01 kg CO2eq for exclusive BF, 1.55 kg CO2eq for mixed feeding and 4.98 kg CO2eq for formula feeding. While BF mothers consumed an extra 238 kcal, no significant differences were found related to maternal diet across feeding types.ConclusionExclusive BF was the most sustainable type of infant feeding, considering formula and infant feeding accessories. In our study, the difference between the impacts of BF and non‐BF mothers' diet was insignificant.Implications for the Profession and/or Patient CareOffer informative and educational support for midwives and other healthcare professionals on BF and a healthy, sustainable diet to transfer this knowledge to the general public.Impact

Raise the general public's awareness about BF and a healthy, sustainable diet.

To reduce environmental impacts through behavioural changes.

Reporting MethodSTROBE.Patient or Public ContributionPatients of the Catalan Health Service reviewed the content of the data collection tools.Trial Registration: (for the whole GREEN MOTHER project): NCT05729581 (https://clinicaltrials.gov)
Supply Chain Plasticity: A Responsive Network Capability to Ensure Resilience
Authors: Guntuka Laharish , Carnovale Steven , Falcone Ellie 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTIn the face of supply chain disruptions, firms are expected to swiftly recover and resume operations. Traditional strategies focus on restoring operations to pre‐disruption states while largely maintaining the existing supply network structure. Recent cases, however, highlight a different approach: supply chain plasticity, wherein firms undergo significant structural shifts in supply network design as a response to disruptions with the goal to improve performance. Drawing on the foundations of supply chain responsiveness and network theory, we investigate how (and if) firms redesign their supply chains against a backdrop of increased disruptions and the implications supply chain plasticity has on resilience. Rooted in network theory, this study not only theoretically compares, contrasts, and connects prior concepts with supply chain plasticity but also empirically investigates whether firms exhibit a plastic response by modifying their supply chain network structures—specifically focusing on structural holes, centrality, and clustering network dimensions. Furthermore, we hypothesize that network plasticity impacts firm performance in the form of time to recover from a disruption. The findings demonstrate that the existence and significance of network plasticity in shaping firm responses to disruptions are indeed present and can be beneficial. We also provide evidence that supply chain plasticity is an efficacious strategy to enhance resilience and recovery performance amidst heightened disruption frequency. As firms increasingly face dynamic and complex environments, understanding and leveraging network plasticity will be vital for sustaining competitive advantage and achieving long‐term success.
Cardiac resynchronization therapy guided by interventricular conduction delay: How to choose between biventricular pacing or conduction system pacing
Authors: Marallo Carmine , Landra Federico , Taddeucci Simone , Collantoni Maurizio , Martini Luca , Lunghetti Stefano , Pagliaro Antonio , Menci Daniele , Baiocchi Claudia , Fineschi Massimo , Santoro Amato 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundBiventricular pacing (BIV) is the gold standard for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Thirty percent of patients do not respond to CRT. Conduction system pacing (CSP) represents a viable alternative. Interventricular conduction delay (IVCD), as electrical desynchrony marker, is a CRT response predictor. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of CRT responders by selecting the best approach between BIV and CPS based on intraoperative IVCD measurement in patients with HFrEF and LBBB.MethodsNinety‐six patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either a standard BIV group(control group, CG) or a group where the CRT approach was determined based on IVCD evaluation(study group, SG). If the right ventricular sensed electrogram (RVs)–left ventricular sensed electrogram (LVs) interval was ≥100 ms, the lead was left in its original position; otherwise, the LV lead was removed, and CSP was performed instead. Clinical, EKG, and echocardiographic features have been assessed pre‐ and 6 months post‐implant. Echocardiographic and clinical responder were evaluated.ResultsThirty‐seven percent of patients in the SG underwent CSP, as the operative algorithm. The incidence of CRT responders was significantly higher in the SG (echocardiographic criterion: 92.5% vs. 69.8%, p:.009; clinical criterion 87.5% vs. 62.8%, p:.014). The SG showed a significantly greater difference in EF between pre‐ and post‐implant as well as reduced end‐diastolic and systolic volumes. Univariate and multivariate regression analysis indicated that enrollment in the SG was the only factor associated with CRT response.ConclusionIntraoperative assessment of IVCD could help determine the optimal CRT approach between BIV and CSP, leading to a significant improvement in the rate of CRT responders.
CCTV image‐based classification of blocked trash screens
Authors: Smith Rory Cornelius , Barnes Andrew Paul , Wang Jingjing , Dooley Simon , Rowlatt Christopher , Kjeldsen Thomas Rodding 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis study introduces image‐based classification techniques to identify whether trash screens in urban rivers are blocked. The study obtained 755 images from a CCTV camera surveying a trash screen located on an urban river at Tongwynlais in Cardiff. Manual quality control reduced the dataset to 577 images, labelled as either blocked (80%) or unblocked (20%). The performance of a logistic regression for classification of images was investigated using three different subsets of the labelled images: (1) the original dataset, (2) a balanced but under‐sampled dataset with equal number of blocked and unblocked images, and (3) an augmented dataset with an equal number of blocked and unblocked images using Gaussian noise augmentation to increase the number of unblocked images. Results show that our data‐augmentation method enhanced model accuracy by 8%, successfully classifying images as blocked or unblocked with an accuracy of 88%; by overcoming the bias in the dataset these results also highlight potential solutions to overcome the challenges of operating this methodology across a network of cameras. This enables authorities in both data rich and data scarce regions the ability to take advantage of machine learning to open up the next generation of a distributed, data‐driven flood warning systems, protecting people, infrastructure and the environment.
Meat and dairy consumption in Scottish adults: insights from a national survey
Authors: Stewart Cristina , McNeill Geraldine , Runions Ricki , Comrie Fiona , McDonald Alana , Jaacks Lindsay M. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundReducing meat and dairy consumption has been advocated for environmental benefits. This study aimed to better understand meat and dairy consumption in a population with high intakes.MethodsDietary data were obtained from up to two online 24‐h dietary recalls of adults (≥16 years) in the 2021 Scottish Health Survey, a nationally representative, repeated cross‐sectional survey. The contribution of food groups to meat and dairy intake and the nutritional contributions of meat and milk products to intake of 28 nutrients were examined. Weighted mean (95% confidence interval [CI]) daily intakes were reported per capita, overall, and by demographic subgroups (age, gender and Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation).ResultsMean daily intakes of total meat and dairy were 80.4 g (95% CI 77.1–83.7) and 238.6 g (95% CI 228.9–248.3) per capita, respectively. Chicken dishes, beef dishes and sandwiches were the primary contributors to meat intake, together accounting for 56.1% of meat consumed. Liquid milk accounted for 63.4% of the dairy consumed. Meat products were an important source of selenium and zinc (accounting for 26% and 25% of intake, respectively), whereas milk products were an important source of calcium (34%), iodine (38%) and vitamin A (25%).ConclusionsAlthough meat and dairy consumption in Scotland is high, a number of food groups contributed to meat intake, providing several opportunities to target for a reduction in line with climate change ambitions. However, careful attention is required for replacements to ensure Scottish diets are nutritionally adequate.
Deferoxamine Accelerates Mandibular Condylar Neck Fracture Early Bone Healing by Promoting Type H Vessel Proliferation
Authors: Leng Sijia , Cong Rong , Xia Yuxing , Kang Feiwu 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundCondylar fractures (CFs) are a common type of maxillofacial trauma, especially in adolescents. Conservative treatment of CF avoids the possible complications of surgical intervention, but prolongs the patient's suffering because of the requirement for extended intermaxillary fixation. Therefore, the development of a new strategy to accelerate the rate of fracture healing to shorten the period of conservative treatment is of great clinical importance.ObjectiveTo investigate the potential of deferoxamine (DFO) in promoting the healing process of CF in adolescent mice.MethodsThirty‐two 4‐week‐old male C57BL/6J mice were randomly assigned to four groups: vehicle + sham group, vehicle + CF group, DFO + sham group and DFO + CF group. After constructing the mandibular CF model, mandibular tissue samples were collected respectively at 1, 2 and 4 weeks postoperatively. Radiographic and histomorphometric analyses were employed to assess bone tissue healing and vascular formation.ResultsDeferoxamine was observed to promote the early bone healing of fracture, both radiologically and histomorphometrically. Furthermore, this enhancement of condylar neck fracture healing was attributed to the upregulation of the hypoxia‐inducible factor‐1α (HIF‐1α) signalling pathway while facilitating the formation of type H vessels. In addition, DFO did not produce significant effects on the condylar neck between vehicle + sham and DFO + sham group.ConclusionThe application of the HIF‐1α inducer DFO can enhance type H vessels expansion thereby accelerating condylar neck fracture healing.
Survival strategies of microalgae in response to fluctuating brine environments in Saroma‐ko Lagoon sea ice, Hokkaido, Japan
Authors: Kawanobe Kyoko , Kudoh Sakae , Suzuki Yoshihiro 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis study investigated the changes in sea ice temperature, microalgae species distribution, shape changes, and photosynthetic activity observed in the first‐year ice that forms in winter in Saroma‐ko Lagoon, Hokkaido, Japan. Temperatures at the bottom of the ice remained constant at −1.7°C, near the freezing point, while they varied between −6 and −1°C with diel fluctuations at the surface layer. Carefully collected algal samples showed high photosynthetic quantum yield and acclimation to the light intensities of individual ice layers; this indicates that the algal photosynthetic activity responds to dynamic changes in the ice environment, such as variations in temperature, salinity, and brine space. The algal communities consisted of more than 95% diatoms. Smaller algal cells were distributed in the upper layer of the sea ice compared to the lower layers. Chaetoceros sp., the dominant small‐cell species, was evenly distributed throughout the layers. In contrast, Detonula confervacea, the dominant large‐cell species, was unevenly distributed in the lower layer, with smaller colony size and cell volume in the upper layer. The shape differences observed in this species were thought to be a response to the changing environment within the first‐year sea ice.
An updated model of rural hospital financial distress
Authors: Malone Tyler L. , Pink George H. , Holmes George M. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractPurposeTo create a model that predicts future financial distress among rural hospitals.MethodsThe sample included 14,116 yearly observations of 2311 rural hospitals recorded between 2013 and 2019. We randomly separated all sampled hospitals into a training set and test set at the start of our analysis. We used hospital financial performance, government reimbursement, organizational traits, and market characteristics to predict a given hospital's risk of experiencing one of three financial distress outcomes—negative cash flow margin, negative equity, or closure.FindingsThe model's area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) equaled 0.87 within the test set, indicating good predictive ability. We classified 30.55% of the observations in our sample as lowest risk of experiencing financial distress over the next 2 years. In comparison, we classified 32.52% of observations as mid‐lowest risk of distress, 26.40% of observations as mid‐highest risk, and 10.52% of observations as highest risk. Among test set observations classified as lowest‐risk, 5.78% experienced negative cash flow margin within 2 years, 1.50% experienced negative equity within 2 years, and zero observations experienced closure within 2 years. Within the highest‐risk group, 61.57% of observations experienced negative cash flow margin, 43.02% experienced negative equity, and 3.33% experienced closure.ConclusionsGiven the ongoing challenges and consequences of rural hospital unprofitability, there is a clear need for accurate assessments of financial distress risk. The financial distress model can be used by researchers, policymakers, and rural health advocates as a screening tool to identify at‐risk rural hospitals for closer monitoring.