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Evil and allies: Opportunistic gulls as both spreaders and sentinels of antibiotic‐resistant bacteria in human‐transformed landscapes
Authors: Martín‐Vélez Víctor , Montalvo Tomás , Giralt David , Ramírez Francisco , Giménez Joan , Morral‐Puigmal Clara , Planell Raquel , Sabate Sara , Bota Gerard , Navarro Joan 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Human‐transformed residuals, especially those derived from human waste (dumps), farmland, and livestock are involved in the emergence of antibiotic‐resistant bacteria (ARB) in the environment. Wildlife can act as vectors of ARB dispersal through different environments, but also as sentinels to detect the early spread and determine ARB sources. The development of integrated monitoring programmes focused on wildlife would help to anticipate the risks of ARB to humans and livestock.

We used the yellow‐legged gull (Larus michahellis) as a model species to investigate and monitor the spatial patterns of ARB dispersal across an extensive farmland region located in northeastern Spain (Lleida). By integrating GPS tracking data and ARB clinical testing for 26 individuals within a network analysis framework, we modelled the risk of spatial pathogen spread through faeces during the bacteria‐transmission latency period (16 days after sample collection). Additionally, we created a connectivity network to determine the main sources of ARB in the area, focusing on three main habitats of special risk for infection: dumps, livestock facilities, and irrigation ponds.

Seven individuals were infected by Escherichia coli, with one also co‐infected with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella spp. Potential pathogen dispersal distances ranged from 1.13 km to 23.13 km from the breeding colony. Our network analyses revealed 54 main nodes (i.e. high‐risk habitats recurrently visited by tracked gulls) and 1182 links among them. Our findings revealed a high degree of connectivity between the breeding area, located in a shallow lake, and nearby dumps, highlighting them as significant contributors to ARB dispersal.

Synthesis and applications: The integration of GPS data, pathogen testing and network analyses can shed further light on pathogen dynamics by creating spatial risk maps and identifying ARB sources. In combination with complementary molecular epidemiology techniques within a One Health framework, our approach can emerge as an important tool for monitoring ARB dynamics within highly human‐transformed ecosystems. This may empower managers for the development of targeted ARB monitoring programmes and effective mitigation strategies, ultimately improving both animal and public health.
Cultural adaptation and psychometric analysis of Communication Activities of Daily Living third edition in Spanish and Catalan for people with aphasia
Authors: Roca Clàudia , Ivern Ignasi , Cifre Ignacio , Bruna Olga 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundIn the Spanish and Catalan context, there is currently a lack of standardized, linguistically adapted tools to assess people with communication disorders. This lack is especially evident when it comes to instruments designed to assess functional communication.AimsThe main objective of this study is to adapt the instrument entitled Communication Activities of Daily Living 3rd edition (CADL‐3) into European Spanish (CADL‐3VE) and Catalan (CADL‐3VC), thus providing a new tool to assess the functional communication of patients with aphasia in the Spanish and Catalan populations.Methods & ProceduresA total of 152 people, all residents of Catalonia, took part in the study. The CADL‐3VE test was administered to 125 Spanish‐speaking participants, who were divided into two groups, one consisting of patients with aphasia and the other a control group. The CADL‐3VC test was administered to 27 Catalan‐speaking patients with aphasia. Other tests and assessment scales were used for the external validation of the test.Outcomes & ResultsReliability scores were recorded for both new versions of the test. There was a very strong correlation between the CADL‐3VE test and external criteria. The scores for both of the new versions showed significant differences in terms of performance between the aphasia and control groups. Both versions displayed similarities with the original test with respect to most of the psychometric analyses carried out.Conclusion & ImplicationsThe test makes it possible to assess everyday communicative functioning and participation in real‐world contexts. As such, it helps inform the creation of personalized, interdisciplinary treatment plans aimed at functional objectives that consider the patient's context.WHAT THIS PAPER ADDSWhat is already known on the subject
In order to effectively assess aphasia based on a bio‐psycho‐social perspective, it is necessary to examine functional communication. In other words, there is a need to explore the kinds of communication difficulties that people face in their everyday lives. Communication Activities of Daily Living (CADL‐3) is an English‐language test that was developed to assess functional communication by simulating certain everyday activities.What this study adds
This paper offers an analysis of the items, reliability and validity of the Spanish and Catalan versions of the CADL‐3 test.What are the clinical implications of this work?
This new instrument has the potential to play an essential role in assessing the everyday functional communication of people with aphasia in Spain.
Lactic acid bacteria fermentation–induced egg white protein structure deformation influencing gelling properties, with membrane concentration as a strategy to improve texture
Authors: Chang Cuihua , Shen Xinyang , Wang Yi , Wei Zhen , Su Yujie , Gu Luping , Yang Yanjun , Li Junhua 
Published: October 2024

AbstractEgg white (EW), a rich protein source, holds promise for creating a high‐protein, low‐fat gel product. However, browning issues during heating and sterilization have hindered its wider application. In this study, lactic acid bacteria fermentation was employed to eliminate reducing sugar in EW, and its impact on the molecular structure and gelling properties was explored. The results revealed that fermentation would trigger protein structural unfolding and aggregation, evident from higher fluorescence intensity and enlarged protein particle diameters, resulting in the decrease in gelling hardness. In comparison, Streptococcus thermophilus–fermented EW (under 6 × 108 CFU/mL incubation rate, fermented for 6 h) exhibited the highest gel hardness, ascribed to the relatively weaker structure transformation, with high water holding capacity and stronger intermolecular hydrophobic interaction. To further enhance the gelling properties of fermented EW, membrane concentration treatment was applied, exhibiting superior characteristics in appearance, aroma, and taste. In summary, lactic acid bacteria fermentation and concentration are feasible solutions to improve appearance and texture of EW gels simultaneously. The research findings offer eco‐friendly and practical strategies for enhancing the quality of EW gels, providing valuable theoretical insights for the development of innovative, texture‐rich, and healthy nutritional foods.
Mixed species biofilms act as planktonic cell factories despite isothiazolinone exposure under continuous‐flow conditions
Authors: Klopper Kyle B. , Bester Elanna , van Schalkwyk Martha , Wolfaardt Gideon M. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe primary approach to managing biofouling in industrial water systems involves the large‐scale use of biocides. It is well‐established that biofilms are ‘cell factories’ that release planktonic cells even when challenged with antimicrobials. The effect of isothiazolinone on the metabolic activity and biomass of mixed Pseudomonas biofilms was monitored in real‐time using the CEMS‐BioSpec system. The exposure of biofilms to the minimum inhibitory concentration (1.25 mg L−1) of biocide did not impact planktonic cell production (log 7.5 CFU mL−1), while whole‐biofilm metabolic activity and biomass accumulation increased. Only the maximum biocide concentration (80 mg L−1) resulted in a change in planktonic cell yields and temporal inhibition of biofilm activity and biomass, a factor that needs due consideration in view of dilution in industrial settings. Interfacing the real‐time measurement of metabolic activity and biomass with dosing systems is especially relevant to optimizing the use of biocides in industrial water systems.
National‐scale distribution of protists associated with sorghum leaves and roots
Authors: He Peng , Sun Anqi , Jiao Xiaoyan , Ren Peixin , Li Fangfang , Wu Bingxue , He Ji‐Zheng , Hu Hang‐Wei 
Published: October 2024

AbstractProtists, as integral constituents of the plant microbiome, are posited to confer substantial benefits to plant health and performance. Despite their significance, protists have received considerably less attention compared to other constituents of the plant microbiome, such as bacteria and fungi. To investigate the diversity and community structure of protists in sorghum leaves and roots, we employed amplicon sequencing of the eukaryotic 18S rRNA gene in 563 leaf and root samples collected from 57 locations across China. We found significant differences in the diversity and community structure of protists in sorghum leaves and roots. The leaf was taxonomically dominated by Evosea, Cercozoa and Ciliophora, while the root was dominated by Endomyxa, Cercozoa and Oomycota. The functional taxa of protists exhibited notable differences between leaves and roots, with the former being predominantly occupied by consumers and the latter by parasites. The community composition of protists in the leaf was predominantly influenced by mean annual precipitation, whereas soil pH played a more significant role in the root. The present study identified the most abundant and distributed protists in sorghum leaves and roots and elucidated the underlying factors that govern their community structure. The present study offers a novel perspective on the factors that shape plant‐associated protist communities and their potential roles in enhancing the functionality of plant ecosystems.
Transparent reporting items for simulation studies evaluating statistical methods: Foundations for reproducibility and reliability
Authors: Williams Coralie , Yang Yefeng , Lagisz Malgorzata , Morrison Kyle , Ricolfi Lorenzo , Warton David I. , Nakagawa Shinichi 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Simulation studies are essential tools to assess statistical methods. Functioning as controlled experiments, simulations generate data from known underlying processes. However, unclear or incomplete reporting of simulation studies can impact their interpretability and reproducibility, potentially leading to the misuse of statistical methods. While Morris et al. (2019, Stat Med, 38, p. 2074) recently provided guidance on the planning and conduct of simulation studies for statistical method evaluation, there is currently no comprehensive set of reporting guidelines in ecology and evolutionary biology.

Here, we propose 11 reporting items for statistical simulation studies extending on Morris and colleagues' guidance. These items span across three stages: planning, coding and analysis. We also clarify the terminology related to statistical components and the broad purposes of statistical simulation studies.

To highlight our proposed reporting items with current practices, we surveyed 100 articles in ecology and evolution journals that included a simulation study evaluating a statistical method. Our survey found room for improvement in more transparent reporting to ensure clear evaluation of statistical methods. Most notably, only a small proportion of articles reported a Monte Carlo uncertainty (17%; 17 out of 98), and 32% (32 out of 100) articles did not provide code.

Beyond the proposed reporting items, we discuss the benefits of open science tools to enhance the reproducibility of simulation studies. Specifically, we propose the registration of statistical simulation studies to enhance planning, reporting and collaboration.

We aim to instigate discussions to improve the reporting of simulation studies for statistical method research. The reporting items we propose, along with open science tools, serve as a template for developing standards and guidelines for simulation studies evaluating statistical methods. These reporting guidelines will help enhance reproducibility and indirectly encourage more consideration in the design and conduct of these simulation studies.
Positive affect longitudinally buffers the negative effect of health anxiety on gastrointestinal symptoms
Authors: Ross Emily J. , Shanahan Mackenzie , Guadagnoli Livia , Jimenez Daniel E. , Cassisi Jeffrey E. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractPeople with significant health anxiety may experience brain‐gut dysregulation, leading to increased visceral sensitivity and greater gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Positive affect (PA), on the other hand, may serve as a protective characteristic, buffering the negative impact of health anxiety on GI symptoms. This study investigated interrelationships between health anxiety, PA, and GI symptoms. Longitudinal data were collected on health anxiety, PA, and GI symptoms via an online survey from 861 adults at two timepoints, 4 weeks apart. Regression models were conducted to examine the moderating effect of PA at baseline on future GI symptoms. Greater health anxiety at baseline predicted GI symptoms at follow‐up, whereas higher levels of PA predicted reduced GI symptoms at follow‐up. Post hoc testing revealed that PA significantly moderated the relationship between health anxiety and GI symptoms over time, such that higher levels of PA attenuated the effect of health anxiety on belly pain, nausea and vomiting, and reflux at follow‐up. This study provides preliminary evidence PA may buffer the negative impact of health anxiety on GI symptoms. Future studies should explore whether the promotion of PA through interventions similarly attenuates health related anxiety's impact on GI symptoms.
Genetic parameters of behavior traits of beef cattle classified using wearable devices
Authors: Onogi Akio , Fujii Riku , Watanabe Toshio , Ogino Atsushi , Shinomiya Masakazu , Kurogi Kazuhito 
Published: October 2024

AbstractWith the development of wearable devices, it is now possible to monitor livestock behavior 24 h a day. In this study, we estimated the genetic parameters of the daily duration of six behaviors (feeding, moving, lying, standing, ruminating while lying, and ruminating while standing) in beef cattle, automatically classified using wearable devices. The devices were attached to 332 Japanese beef cattle at two stations for approximately 5 months. We compared repeatability, Poisson regression, and random regression models using the deviance information criterion. Poisson regression models were selected for all traits at each station, probably because of the non‐normal distribution of the phenotypes. The heritability estimates by the Poisson regression models were moderate at each station: 0.67 and 0.68 for feeding, 0.68 and 0.53 for moving, 0.47 and 0.55 for lying, 0.45 and 0.40 for standing, 0.51 and 0.59 for ruminating while lying, and 0.37 and 0.45 for ruminating while standing. The genetic correlations between these traits were all negative at both stations, whereas the residual correlations showed different directions depending on the station. Although validation studies with larger populations are needed to confirm these findings, this study provides fundamental knowledge of the genetic basis of daily behavior in beef cattle.
Osseodensification technique in crestal maxillary sinus elevation—A narrative review
Authors: Gaspar João , Mazor Ziv , Bonfante Estevam A. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractOsseodensification is a novel approach that has significantly advanced the field of implant dentistry, particularly in the context of transcrestal maxillary sinus floor elevation. This technique involves the use of specially designed burs that compact and densify bone along the osteotomy walls, thereby enhancing implant primary stability and facilitating osseointegration in low‐density bone. This article reviews the historical evolution of implant site preparation, and the biomechanical, histological, and clinical evidence of osseodensification with a special focus on its application in sinus floor augmentation. The integration of this technique into contemporary practice represents a paradigm shift, offering a minimally invasive and efficient solution for addressing the challenges of posterior maxilla, with improved patient‐reported outcomes and low complication rate. Three different protocols for sinus lift and implant placement using osseodensification burs are proposed based on available literature, and risk factors for Schneiderian membrane perforation based on residual bone height are discussed, along with implant‐related outcomes and patient‐reported outcome measures. The potential for osseodensification to become a standard practice in sinus floor augmentation is emphasized, highlighting key aspects such as surgical protocol and patient selection.
Mapping a psychosocial syndemic among methamphetamine‐using sexual minority men living with HIV
Authors: Gómez Walter , Lee Jasper S. , Organista Kurt C. , Carrico Adam W. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIntroductionWhile research with sexual minority men (SMM) has focused on disparities related to HIV, substance use and mental health, synergistic psychosocial pathways driving these epidemics remain underexplored. We used syndemic theory to assess how psychosocial factors sustain methamphetamine use and hinder recovery efforts for SMM living with HIV.MethodsA triangulation of network analyses and constructivist grounded theory approaches is utilised to elucidate pathways through which psychosocial factors influence methamphetamine use among this population. Survey data (N = 129) are used for quantitative analyses and a purposive sub‐sample (n = 24) was recruited for semi‐structured interviews for qualitative analyses.FindingsThe network analysis revealed two statistically significant bivariate associations: between post‐traumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms (b = 0.37, SD = 0.07, 95% confidence interval [0.23, 0.49]) and between depression symptoms and negative affect (b = 0.26, SD = 0.07, 95% confidence interval [0.12, 0.38]). Findings from the constructivist grounded theory analysis supplement the network analysis by offering a nuanced take on how negative affect, post‐traumatic stress disorder, and depression symptoms operate synergistically to promote methamphetamine use and impede recovery efforts.Discussion and ConclusionsParticipants relay experiences of using methamphetamine to cope with these psychosocial factors through avoidance, escapism, mood elevation, and numbing of emotions. Findings suggest that centring these psychosocial factors may inform more effective, holistic interventions for this high‐priority population.
Peripersonal Space Plasticity in Relation to Psychopathology and Anomalous Subjective Experiences in Individuals With Early‐Onset and Adult‐Onset Schizophrenia
Authors: Lucarini Valeria , Magnani Francesca , Ferroni Francesca , Ardizzi Martina , Giustozzi Francesca , Volpe Roberto , Fascendini Nikolas , Amorosi Stefano , Rasmi Francesco , Marchesi Carlo , Gallese Vittorio , Tonna Matteo 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionIndividuals with schizophrenia present anomalies in the extension and plasticity of the peripersonal space (PPS), the section of space surrounding the body, shaped through motor experiences. A weak multisensory integration in PPS would contribute to an impairment of self‐embodiment processing, a core feature of the disorder linked to specific subjective experiences.In this exploratory study, we aimed at: (1) testing an association between PPS features, psychopathology, and subjective experiences in schizophrenia; (2) describing the PPS profile in individuals with early‐onset schizophrenia.Materials and MethodsTwenty‐seven individuals with schizophrenia underwent a task measuring the PPS size and boundaries demarcation before and after a motor training with a tool. The Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), the Examination of Anomalous Self Experience scale (EASE) and the Autism Rating Scale (ARS) were used to assess psychopathology. Subsequently, participants were divided into two subgroups, early and adult‐onset schizophrenia. The two groups were compared in regard to their PPS and psychopathological profiles.ResultsPPS patterns were associated with psychopathology, particularly positively with PANSS negative scale score, and negatively with subjective experiences of existential reorientation (EASE Domain 5 scores) and of social encounters (ARS scores). Only PPS parameters and ARS scores differentiated between early and adult‐onset participants.ConclusionsOur results, although preliminary and exploratory, can suggest a link between PPS patterns, negative symptoms, and disturbances of the subjective experience, particularly in the intersubjective domain, in schizophrenia. Moreover, they seem to suggest that specific PPS profiles and schizophrenic autism traits could be markers of early‐onset schizophrenia.
Impact of COVID‐19 on Depression, Anxiety and Stress of Dental Students: A Systematic Review
Authors: Gunewardena Nethmi Piyumika , Hironaka Shea Teresa , Khan Hamza Javaid , Rassam Tara Miriam , Kroon Jeroen 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTAimTo determine the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on depression, anxiety and stress of dental students by way of a systematic review.Materials and MethodsThis review was conducted following the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews. An electronic search was conducted for the period January 2020 to February 2023. Quality assessment was evaluated in accordance with the Newcastle‐Ottawa Scale. Frequency distribution was calculated for stress, anxiety and depression associated with students' gender, year of study and living circumstances.ResultsTwenty‐three studies were eligible for inclusion in the final review. Variables contributing to stress, anxiety and depression of dental students include gender, year of study and living circumstances. Being female is the most significant factor impacting on mental health.ConclusionsResults emphasise the need for dental institutions to develop targeted intervention programmes for more vulnerable students. Failure to act in a future pandemic event could result in ongoing psychological issues that persist following graduation, resulting in unfit dentists who may potentially affect the quality of the dental workforce.
The Dissatisfactions of Self‐Consciousness
Authors: Schear Joseph K. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractRobert Pippin has long defended the Hegelian ‘satisfactions of self‐consciousness’ against virtually all attacks, including Heidegger's. He now concedes in a striking reversal that ‘Heidegger is right’. Pippin diagnoses his past allegiance to the Western rationalist tradition culminating in Hegel as resting on ‘a misplaced confidence in the inescapably self‐reflective character of any orientation or attunement to the meaningfulness of Being’. What were once the satisfactions of self‐consciousness have become its dissatisfactions. But does Pippin's presentation of the rationalist position ultimately make it too easy for Heidegger to topple it? Will the rationalist impulse, interpreted more charitably, rest undisturbed by Pippin's Heideggerian challenge? I identify three assumptions Pippin's Heidegger makes about the role of reason in our orientation towards the world. If these assumptions are considered not only optional but falsifying by any sound rationalist, this will damage the power of Pippin's Heidegerrian critique. For it is only against the background of a credible picture of the presence of reason in human life that the dissatisfactions of self‐consciousness can emerge to reveal a genuine alternative.