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Comparative effects of zinc hydroxy chloride, zinc sulfate, and zinc‐methionine on egg quality and quantity traits in laying hens
Authors: Afshar Bakeshlo Ali , Ahmadipour Behnam , Khajali Fariborz , Pirany Nasrollah 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe aim of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of different levels of zinc supplements on egg quality and quantity traits as well as egg enrichment with zinc in laying hens from 40 to 50 weeks of age. A total of 240 Hy‐line laying hens were distributed among eight treatments and five replications (six birds per replication). The control group received no zinc diet, while the other treatments were supplemented with varying levels of zinc sulfate (80, 120, and 160 mg/kg) or zinc hydroxy chloride (50, 75, and 100 mg/kg). An additional group of zinc‐methionine supplement at 124 mg/kg was also included. Results showed that different levels of zinc supplementation caused a significant improvement in eggshell resistance, eggshell percentage, feed conversion ratio, and Haugh unit compared to the control group. Adding organic and hydroxy sources of zinc significantly increased zinc contents in egg yolk, tibia bone, and blood. In addition, the treatments containing zinc supplements caused an increase in the antibody level against the Newcastle disease compared to the control (P < 0.05). Different levels and sources of zinc had no significant effect on eggshell thickness, specific gravity, and egg mass. Results showed that adding zinc in hydroxy chloride form at 100 mg/kg could improve performance indices, safety, and egg enrichment with zinc.
Predicting primal weight and primal yield in pork carcasses from a large‐scale survey at major meat processing centers in Japan
Authors: Okumura Toshiaki , Iizuka Shinya , Nakajima Ikuyo , Matsumoto Kazunori , Irie Masakazu 
Published: October 2024

AbstractPork primal weight and primal yield are important indicators for pig breeding, feeding management, commercial distribution systems, and meat processing. Here, we aimed to determine whether primal weight and primal yield could be predicted through non‐destructive measurements of pork carcass traits. A total of 4397 carcasses (1958 gilts and 2439 barrows) from eight major meat processing centers were used, and the mean primal weight and primal yield were 56.0 kg and 73.9%, respectively. Significant sex differences were observed for all primal and carcass traits (P < 0.001), except for carcass weight. A maximum of 12 variables were examined, and primal weight was predicted with very high accuracy (R = 0.95, RMSE = 1.7, RPD = 3.0) using four variables. Primal yield was predicted with relatively good accuracy (R = 0.71, RMSE = 2.3, RPD = 1.4) using three variables, and these same variables were also effective for predicting primal weight. These prediction formulas were sufficiently accurate without accounting for the effect of sex. Overall, our results demonstrate that primal weight and primal yield can be accurately predicted using four variables, “carcass weight,” “backfat thickness above M. gluteus medius,” “spinous process length of 13th thoracic vertebra,” and “length from 1st thoracic vertebra to backfat,” without accounting for the effect of sex.
Colchicine effect on biomarkers of cardiac remodelling and atherosclerosis in ST‐elevation myocardial infarction: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Hassanain Hanan Ahmed , El Wakeel Lamia Mohamed , Khorshid Hazem , Ahmed Marwa Adel 
Published: October 2024

AimsOwing to its underlying inflammatory nature, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease remains the leading global cause of mortality, particularly post‐ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a condition with significant risk for further cardiovascular events and mortality. This study aimed to investigate colchicine's effect on inflammation, cardiac remodelling and atherosclerotic risk in STEMI patients.MethodsWe conducted a randomized controlled study on 88 STEMI patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Eligible patients were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups. The control group received the guideline‐directed medical therapy for STEMI, and the test group received guideline‐directed medical therapy and 0.5 mg colchicine twice daily for 3 months. The soluble suppressor of tumorigenicity (sST2), interleukin‐1β, lipid profile parameters, triglyceride (TG)/high‐density lipoprotein (HDL‐C) ratio levels and left ventricular ejection fraction were evaluated for patients at baseline and the end of the 3 months.ResultsNo significant effects were reported for colchicine on sST2, interleukin‐1β levels or left ventricular ejection fraction. Colchicine significantly lowered TG levels vs. controls, 134 (46–353) vs. 176 (72–825) respectively, P = .02, as well as TG/HDL‐C ratio levels, 4.16 (2.75–5.24) vs. 5.11 (3.51–8.33),` respectively, P = .024. sST2 levels of the studied cohort were positively correlated with their TG/HDL‐C ratio levels (R = .459, P < .001) at the end of follow‐up.ConclusionOur study highlights a promising impact of colchicine on atherosclerosis and cardiac remodelling factors in STEMI patients. Colchicine significantly reduced TG levels and TG/HDL‐C ratio and was safe and well tolerated. Larger long‐term studies powered to assess clinical outcomes of remodelling are necessary to confirm its beneficial effects in STEMI.Clinicaltrial.gov registration IDNCT06054100.
A multi‐centre prospective cohort study investigating the roles of psychological flexibility and self‐compassion in appearance concerns after burn injuries
Authors: Shepherd Laura , Sirois Fuschia M. , Harcourt Diana , Norman Paul , Aaron David , Adkins Kate , Cartwright Anna , Hodgkinson Emma , Murphy Nicola , Thompson Andrew R. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractObjectivesAppearance concerns following burn injuries are common. Psychological factors are important in maintaining such concerns. However, there is a lack of longitudinal or prospective research investigating their development. This study investigated whether psychological flexibility and self‐compassion at hospital admission predicted subsequent appearance concerns.DesignA multi‐centre prospective cohort study across six burn services.MethodsAdults (n = 175; 67% male) in hospital following burn injuries were recruited. Questionnaires measuring appearance concerns, psychological flexibility, self‐compassion, post‐traumatic stress disorder symptoms and perceived noticeability were completed during hospital admission and two‐ and six‐months later. Demographic and burn injury information was collected.ResultsCorrelational analyses showed that increased psychological flexibility and self‐compassion at admission were associated with decreased appearance concerns cross‐sectionally and prospectively at two‐ and six‐month follow‐up. These associations remained significant when controlling for key covariates (i.e. gender, age, ethnicity, percentage total body surface area burnt, perceived noticeability, PTSD symptoms). Multiple linear regression analyses revealed that psychological flexibility and self‐compassion predicted appearance concerns during hospital admission. Although psychological flexibility significantly predicted appearance concerns over time, it became non‐significant when controlling for baseline appearance concerns.ConclusionsPsychological flexibility has a protective role against appearance concerns soon after burn injuries, although this protective role is reduced when accounting for baseline appearance concerns. Early interventions targeting psychological flexibility (i.e. acceptance and commitment therapy) may be beneficial after burns if adapted to address appearance‐related concerns.
The Relationships Between Trust Beliefs in Physicians by Children With Asthma, Those by Their Mothers and the Children's Medical Health
Authors: Petrocchi Serena , Rotenberg Ken J. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe study examined whether there were linear and curvilinear relationships between the trust beliefs in physicians by the children, those by their mothers and the children's medical health. The study examined whether there were changes in those relationships across time.MethodsThe data gathered in a previous study were subjected to further analyses. One hundred and forty‐three children with asthma (116 males, Mage = 12 years and 7 months) and their mothers were administered standardized scales twice across 1 year. The scales assessed the children's trust beliefs in physicians, the mothers' trust beliefs in physicians, the children's quality of life and the children's adherence to prescribed medical regimes.ResultsQuadratic relationships were found between the children's quality of life and both their and their mothers' trust beliefs in physicians. The quadratic relationship increased over time. Linear relationships were found between trust beliefs in physicians and children's adherence to prescribed medical regimes.ConclusionChildren with asthma are prone to a lower quality of life when they and their mothers hold very high, as well as hold very low, trust beliefs in physicians. Children's trust beliefs in physicians increase the probability of adherence to prescribed medical regimes.
You are here! Rethinking children's executive function development in the presence of others
Authors: Frick Aurélien 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe development of executive function (EF) has been linked to various life outcomes, motivating intense research on the topic. While much of this research has focused on more thoroughly understanding age‐related changes of the underlying neurocognitive mechanisms involved, recent theoretical and empirical works have stressed how the immediate physical and social context plays an important role in how children engage in control. Recent studies have shown that the experimenter is an important variable modulating how children engage EF. In this article, I argue that this social presence should be examined more thoroughly to understand the influence of the research context on assessing EF in children. However, this examination should not neglect the fact that the presence of others and the interactions with them likely shape the development of EF in the long run, with important interindividual differences. Examining how others affect children's development of EF can have important implications, such as better reproducibility of studies' findings and theoretical conceptions.
Continuous Toolpath Optimization for Simultaneous Four‐Axis Subtractive Manufacturing
Authors: Zhang Zhenmin , Shi Zihan , Zhong Fanchao , Zhang Kun , Zhang Wenjing , Guo Jianwei , Tu Changhe , Zhao Haisen 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSimultaneous four‐axis machining involves a cutter that moves in all degrees of freedom during carving. This strategy provides higher‐quality surface finishing compared to positional machining. However, it has not been well‐studied in research. In this study, we propose the first end‐to‐end computational framework to optimize the toolpath for fabricating complex models using simultaneous four‐axis subtractive manufacturing. In our technique, we first slice the input 3D model into uniformly distributed 2D layers. For each slicing layer, we perform an accessibility analysis for each intersected contour within this layer. Then, we proceed with over‐segmentation and a bottom‐up connecting process to generate a minimal number of fabricable segments. Finally, we propose post‐processing techniques to further optimize the tool directionand the transfer path between segments. Physical experiments of nine models demonstrate our significant improvements in both fabrication quality and efficiency, compared to the positional strategy and two simultaneous tool paths generated by industry‐standard CAM systems.
Dynamic Voxel‐Based Global Illumination
Authors: Cosin Ayerbe Alejandro , Poulin Pierre , Patow Gustavo 
Published: October 2024

AbstractGlobal illumination computation in real time has been an objective for Computer Graphics since its inception. Unfortunately, its implementation has challenged up to now the most advanced hardware and software solutions. We propose a real‐time voxel‐based global illumination solution for a single light bounce that handles static and dynamic objects with diffuse materials under a dynamic light source. The combination of ray tracing and voxelization on the GPU offers scalability and performance. Our divide‐and‐win approach, which ray traces separately static and dynamic objects, reduces the re‐computation load with updates of any number of dynamic objects. Our results demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach, allowing the real‐time display of global illumination effects, including colour bleeding and indirect shadows, for complex scenes containing millions of polygons.
The long‐term impacts of Marine Protected Areas on fish catch and socioeconomic development in Tanzania
Authors: Desbureaux Sébastien , Girard Julia , Dalongeville Alicia , Devillers Rodolphe , Mouillot David , Jiddawi Narriman , Sanchez Loic , Velez Laure , Mathon Laetitia , Leblois Antoine 
Published: October 2024

AbstractMarine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a cornerstone of marine conservation efforts, with the potential to protect biodiversity and provide socioeconomic benefits. We quantified the effect of MPAs on fishing outcomes, economic activities, and material living standards in 24 coastal villages of Tanzania over two decades. We accessed original data from a study conducted in 2003 that found no effect of MPAs 3–8 years after their creation. Eighteen years later, we replicated the survey and used a Before‐After Control‐Intervention design to quantify the effect of MPAs. We found that villages near MPAs experienced a 50% higher improvement in living standards compared to those further from MPAs. This benefit is not related to higher fishing outcomes but to a diversification of economic sectors. Our findings highlight a decoupling between fish catches and economic benefits, revealing that socio‐economic outcomes can be observed for MPAs whose ecosystems’ productivity has declined.
Association Between Liver Graft to Recipient Weight Ratio and Acute Kidney Injury Following Liver Transplantation: A Historical Cohort Study
Authors: Soucy‐Proulx Maxime , Carrier Francois Martin , Vincelette Christian , Grogan Tristan , Xia Victor , Wray Christopher , Sheth Mansi , Nguyen‐Buckley Christine , Roullet Stephanie , Ramadan Joanna , Toubal Leila , Naili Salima , Sa Cunha Antonio , Azoulay Daniel , Cherqui Daniel , Joosten Alexandre 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionAcute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication following liver transplantation (LT) that has a multifactorial etiology. While some perioperative risk factors have been associated with postoperative AKI, the impact of liver graft weight to recipient body weight ratio (GW/RBW) has been poorly explored. We hypothesized that a high GW/RBW ratio would be associated with AKI after LT.MethodsThis single‐center historical cohort study included all consecutive adults who had LT at Paul Brousse Hospital between 2018 and 2022. Patients requiring preoperative renal replacement therapy, combined solid organ transplantation, retransplantation, split or domino graft were excluded, as well as those with missing graft weight and creatinine values during the first postoperative week. The primary exposure was GW/RBW ratio expressed as a proportion. The primary outcome was the incidence of postoperative AKI within 7 days after surgery, defined using the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria. The secondary outcome was the AKI severity (KDIGO grades). We estimated logistic and ordinal regression models adjusted for potential confounding factors and explored nonlinear associations.ResultsOf 467 patients analyzed, 211 (45%) developed AKI. A high GW/RBW ratio was associated with both the risk of postoperative AKI and the severity of AKI (KDIGO grades), especially above a threshold of 2.5% (non‐linear effect).ConclusionA high GW/RBW ratio was associated with an exponential increase in the risk of AKI after LT. A high GW/RBW ratio was also associated with an increased AKI severity. Our findings may help improve graft allocation in patients undergoing LT.
Brawny Brackets: Connecting the dots from layout design to pull flow
Authors: Hardcopf Rick , Kannan Vijay , Ebbeler Jonathan 
Published: October 2024

AbstractLean production (“Lean”) is a topic frequently taught in undergraduate and graduate operations/supply chain management courses. Lean's “pull system” is a common component of the instruction, and several useful simulations have been developed that allow students to experience a pull system firsthand. While existing simulations focus on the mechanics of a pull system, the Brawny Brackets simulation focuses on improving “flow”—that is, framing a pull system in the context of layout design and batch sizing, and the waste associated with jumbled flow patterns. The robust and flexible simulation allows instructors to expand or contract the topics taught to match the course objectives and teaching time available.Brawny Brackets is a useful tool to help students learn how to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. As this article demonstrates, the Brawny Brackets simulation can enhance student learning in operations and supply chain management courses in both undergraduate and graduate courses.
Participation Preferences in Cognitive Treatments Among Youth With Mental Illness: Findings From the Your Mind, Your Choice Survey
Authors: Bryce Shayden , Cheng Nicholas , Stainton Alexandra , Zbukvic Isabel , Dalton Alex , Ojinnaka Angelica , Ratheesh Aswin , O'Halloran Chris , Uren Jacquie , Gates Jesse , Daglas‐Georgiou Rothanthi , Wood Stephen , Allott Kelly 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTAimTo explore the cognitive treatment preferences of young people with mental illness.MethodsTwo‐hundred and fourteen people, aged 12–25 years, were surveyed about their treatment priorities. Participants were specifically asked how they might like to receive cognitive treatments and identify factors that might influence their decisions to participate.ResultsOver half of the participants indicated that they would like to receive treatment face‐to‐face, in a one‐on‐one setting, with a treatment focus on both deficits and strengths, or without involvement from friends or family when asked about each preference individually. However, only 11% of people wanted all four of these preferences combined. Treatment cost, effectiveness, therapeutic relationships, and accessibility were the most frequently identified factors that could influence perceived decisions to participate.ConclusionsThe cognitive treatment preferences of young people are variable. Supports focusing on both cognitive strengths and deficits were a novel finding and warrants further attention within existing treatment frameworks.
How relational and collective identification shape the relationship between individual ambidexterity and job performance
Authors: Balzano Marco , Bunjak Aldijana , Bortoluzzi Guido 
Published: October 2024

AsbtractIn the contemporary business landscape, employees are increasingly expected to demonstrate a wide range of competencies, which require a combination of exploration‐based and exploitation‐based individual abilities. In this vein, the present study investigates how individual ambidextrous abilities affect job performance. Furthermore, by bridging the gap between individual ambidexterity literature and dynamic self‐concept theory, we argue that identification with both peers and leaders plays a contingency role, thus moderating the relationship between individual ambidexterity and job performance. To test our hypotheses, we conducted a multi‐source field study of 380 employees operating in manufacturing firms. The collected data combines objective measures of individual ambidextrous abilities, supervisory‐rated job performance, and identification measures. Our hypotheses received empirical support. Overall, this study provides practical guidance for organizations by highlighting the importance of fostering individual ambidexterity to maintain high job performance through effective cooperation with both peers and leaders at work.
Distribution of Fibrosis‐4 index and vibration‐controlled transient elastography‐derived liver stiffness measurement for patients with metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease in health check‐up
Authors: Ogawa Yuji , Tomeno Wataru , Imamura Yasushi , Baba Masaru , Ueno Takato , Kobayashi Takashi , Iwaki Michihiro , Nogami Asako , Kessoku Takaomi , Honda Yasushi , Notsumata Kazuo , Fujikawa Hirotoshi , Kaai Megumi , Imajo Kento , Kawanaka Miwa , Hyogo Hideyuki , Hisatomi Mitsurou , Takeuchi Mamiko , Hakamada Taku , Honda Takashi , Tatsuta Miwa , Morishita Asahiro , Mikami Shigeru , Furuya Ken , Manabe Noriaki , Kamada Tomoari , Kawaguchi Takumi , Yoneda Masato , Saito Satoru , Nakajima Atsushi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAimsThe multisociety consensus nomenclature has introduced steatotic liver disease (SLD) with diverse subclassifications, which are metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), metabolic dysfunction and alcohol‐associated steatotic liver disease (MetALD), alcohol‐associated liver disease (ALD), specific etiology, and cryptogenic. We investigated their prevalence, as per the new definition, in individuals undergoing health check‐ups. Additionally, we analyzed the distribution of Fibrosis‐4 (FIB‐4) index and vibration‐controlled transient elastography (VCTE)‐derived liver stiffness measurement (LSM) for MASLD.MethodsIn this cross‐sectional study, 6530 subjects undergoing a health check‐up in Japan were included. Conventional B‐mode ultrasound was carried out on all 6530 subjects, and those with MASLD underwent VCTE.ResultsThe prevalence of SLD was 39.5%, comprising MASLD 28.7%, MetALD 8.6%, ALD 1.2%, specific etiology SLD 0.3%, and cryptogenic SLD 0.7%. Subjects with VCTE‐derived LSM ≥8 kPa constituted 2.1% of MASLD. FIB‐4 ≥1.3 showed that the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value for diagnosing VCTE‐derived LSM ≥8 kPa were 60.6%, 77.0%, 5.3%, and 98.9%, respectively. The referral rate to specialists was 23.8% using FIB‐4 ≥1.30. “FIB‐4 ≥1.3 in subjects <65 years and FIB‐4 ≥2.0 in subjects ≥65 years” showed higher PPV (6.7%) and lower referral rate (17.1%) compared with FIB‐4 ≥1.3, but the sensitivity (54.5%) did not show adequate diagnostic capability as a noninvasive test for diagnosing VCTE‐derived LSM ≥8 kPa.ConclusionsAcknowledging the selection bias in hepatology centers, we undertook this prospective health check‐up study. Although the FIB‐4 index proves to be a convenient marker, it might not perform well as a primary screening tool for liver fibrosis in the general population (UMIN Clinical Trials Registry No. UMIN000035188).