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Autonomous partners: asymmetry and masculinity in Amazonian river trade
Authors: Aguiar Furuie Vinicius de 
Published: July 2024

AbstractTrade on the Iriri River, in the eastern Brazilian Amazonia, is structured around a credit‐barter system between clients and bosses known as aviamento in Portuguese. Nowadays, bosses are river traders born in the riversides who offer goods on credit to riverside dwellers, who later pay these debts with fish and products they collect from the forest. While the system, found in the Amazon basin since colonial times, is perhaps most known for fostering debt‐peonage during the Rubber Boom (1870‐1912), it can also create relations of mutual dependency that promote the autonomy of trade partners within an asymmetrical exchange. When that is the case, this trade is central to how clients and bosses define themselves as hard‐working, reliable, and transparent, personifying qualities they deem essential to masculine honour. In such partnerships (and more dramatically when they break down), the asymmetry of the relation can be challenged through a notion of male equivalence in which men must defend their honour and adhere to a code of conduct that ultimately excludes women and children from trade.
The economics of ethnic marriages: Endogamy and the social status of minority groups
Authors: Bro Naim , Morav Liran 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis study examines the relationship between ethnic endogamy and socioeconomic status (SES) within the socioeconomically divergent Jewish and Native‐Chilean Mapuche communities of Santiago, Chile. By leveraging the Hispanic naming convention to analyze dual ethnic surnames, we trace endogamy patterns across comprehensive datasets that go back to 1884 up to the present. Our quantile regression analysis reveals that individuals from the lower SES brackets of the Jewish community and the higher brackets of the Mapuche community are more likely to have mixed ethnic backgrounds. This finding shows a nuanced interplay between socioeconomic standing and marital choices, suggesting that these factors significantly influence the persistence and transformation of SES within minority groups. The study introduces the Ecological Model of Ethnic Disaffiliation, providing a theoretical framework that explains how socioeconomic outliers within ethnic groups could lead to a narrowing of their socioeconomic range over generations.
Macro‐historical influences, cohort dynamics, and the (in)stability of the age–crime distribution: The case of the Republic of Korea
Authors: Kang Byunggu , Vogel Matt 
Published: July 2024

AbstractCrime is often considered a behavior of teenagers and young adults, peaking in adolescence, and declining with age. A growing body of research, however, has demonstrated that the age–crime relationship is neither universal, as the contours of the age–crime distribution vary across countries, nor uniform, as it varies over time. We argue that the dynamics of the age–crime relationship can best be understood through a lens situating birth cohorts within the broader sociohistorical contexts in which they enter their formative years. We apply this framework to the Republic of Korea, a country that has experienced rapid demographic transitions accompanied by decades of economic development and social upheaval after the Korean War. Our findings suggest that the age–crime distribution in Korea has shifted substantially since the mid‐1970s, moving from the quintessential age–crime curve characteristic of Western countries to one in which the modal age at arrest is now concentrated in middle age. We find that much of this change can be attributed to the aging of a specific birth cohort—the 86 generation—whose members were dually disadvantaged by being born during a fertility boom and entering young adulthood during the pro‐democracy student movements in the 1980s.
Assessing the role of habitat, climate, and anthropization gradients on terrestrial mammal diversity in the western Mediterranean basin
Authors: FERNÁNDEZ‐CABELLO Ignasi , FRANCH Marc , VILELLA Marc , FERNANDEZ‐ARRIETA Nerea , ROTA Marc , SANGLAS Ariadna , BAQUÉ‐DÍAZ Eric , GALLARDET Marc , FEDERICO Pau , PERIS Albert , SERRATOSA Eric , REAL Joan , SAYOL Ferran , PUIG‐GIRONÈS Roger 
Published: July 2024

AbstractMammal species globally exhibit distribution patterns conditioned by environmental conditions and human impact. The Mediterranean basin provides an ideal system to study these effects due to its diverse climate, and habitat conditions. In this work, we aim to assess the impact of landscape heterogeneity and anthropization degree on terrestrial mammal diversity in this region. Accordingly, we deployed over 300 camera traps across 28 sites for 3 months. Detected mammal species (weighing more than 1kg) were classified as domestic carnivores, domestic ungulates, wild carnivores, wild ungulates, lagomorphs, and large rodents. Alpha and beta diversity were calculated for each group and all wild mammals. Simple linear regressions and multimodal analysis were conducted between mammal diversities and climate, environmental conditions, landscape heterogeneity, and anthropization degree variables. Redundancy analyses were performed to identify variables and species determining the mammalian community composition. Indexes measuring landscape heterogeneity, anthropization degree, and its 30‐year change did not correlate with mammal diversity. However, the difference in elevation within sites and domestic carnivore abundance showed a significant positive correlation with some of the diversity indexes. Nonetheless, rainfall and mean elevation factors generally showed the highest correlation with mammal diversity. Instead, a few influential species, including generalists and open‐habitat specialists, highlighted the importance of conserving open areas, as well as the importance of the Pyrenees region as a key habitat for certain species. Therefore, climatic variables emerged as the key determinants of mammal diversity, highlighting climate change as a potential threat to mammal diversity in this area.
Childhood eczema prevalence in New Zealand using topical corticosteroid dispensing data
Authors: Harvey Georgina , Purvis Diana J. , Thompson John M. D. , Haskell Libby , Kennedy Harriet , Hoare Karen , Dalziel Stuart R. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectivesTo determine the prevalence of eczema among children in New Zealand.MethodsPopulation‐based retrospective observational study utilising national pharmaceutical dispensing records for topical corticosteroids and emollients for all New Zealand children aged 0–14 years from 1st January 2006 to 31st December 2019. Data are reported using descriptive statistics, with comparisons between ethnicities and socioeconomic quintiles undertaken with rate ratios.ResultsBased on dispensing data, the prevalence of eczema for New Zealand children aged 0–14 years in 2018 was 14.0% (95% CI 14.0%–14.1%), with prevalence decreasing in older age groups (children aged <1 year 26.0% (25.6%–26.4%); children aged 10–14 years 8.8% (8.7%–8.9%)). Prevalence was higher in Pacific children (23.6% (23.3%–24.0%)), but slightly lower in Māori children (13.2% (13.0%–13.3%)).ConclusionEczema is a common condition affecting a considerable proportion of children in New Zealand. This study provides nationwide paediatric prevalence data for New Zealand, and highlights the increased burden of eczema in Pacific children. Inequity in dispensing of topical corticosteroids is postulated to explain the reduced rates found for Māori children compared to previous studies. These results support the need for further research to determine factors contributing to differing eczema prevalence rates in New Zealand.
Effects of livestock grazing on rangeland condition, plant species richness and wild ungulate population in a semi‐arid savannah
Authors: Beyene Dejene , Berhanu Yonas , Angassa Ayana 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis field study in a semi‐arid savannah at Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary, Ethiopia, examined livestock grazing effects on rangeland condition, plant species composition and richness, and population of the endangered Swayne's hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus swaynei). Rangeland condition was analysed using a common protocol for the assessment of semi‐arid rangelands. A total count method was used to estimate ungulate numbers. Grazing reduced all measures of range condition and productivity and affected the composition and richness of the herbaceous species. Grazing also induced an increase in the density and number of encroaching woody speciesVachellia seyalandSenegalia senegal. The population of the Swayne's hartebeest significantly affected by livestock grazing (mean number of hartebeests observed under moderately and lightly grazed sites were 10.00 ± 2.49 and 6.75 ± 2.06, respectively). No individual hartebeest was observed roaming in the heavily grazed zone, which implies an effective reduction in the extent of habitat available for the hartebeest. The overall condition of the rangeland was poor. Measures to reduce livestock presence in areas from which the hartebeest has been displaced and controlled seasonal livestock grazing within non‐sensitive parts of the Sanctuary may benefit the hartebeest. Coupled with these, livestock exclusions for up to a year and interseeding may help improve rangeland condition and hartebeest's habitat.
Evolution of pathologic B‐cell subsets and serum environment‐specific sIgEs in patients with atopic dermatitis and controls, from infancy to adulthood
Authors: Czarnowicki Tali , David Eden , Yamamura Kazuhiko , Han Joseph , He Helen , Pavel Ana B. , Glickman Jacob , Erickson Taylor , Estrada Yeriel , Krueger James G. , Rangel Stephanie M. , Paller Amy S. , Guttman‐Yassky Emma 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundWhile B‐cells have historically been implicated in allergy development, a growing body of evidence supports their role in atopic dermatitis (AD). B‐cell differentiation across ages in AD, and its relation to disease severity scores, has not been well defined.ObjectiveTo compare the frequency of B‐cell subsets in blood of 0–5, 6–11, 12–17, and ≥18 years old patients with AD versus age‐matched controls.MethodsFlow cytometry was used to measure B‐cell subset frequencies in the blood of 27 infants, 17 children, 11 adolescents, and 31 adults with moderate‐to‐severe AD and age‐matched controls. IgD/CD27 and CD24/CD38 core gating systems and an 11‐color flow cytometry panel were used to determine frequencies of circulating B‐cell subsets. Serum total and allergen‐specific IgE (sIgEs) levels were measured using ImmunoCAP®.ResultsAdolescents with AD had lower frequencies of major B‐cells subsets (p < .03). CD23 expression increased with age and was higher in AD compared to controls across all age groups (p < .04). In AD patients, multiple positive correlations were observed between IL‐17‐producing T‐cells and B‐cell subsets, most significantly non‐switched memory (NSM) B‐cells (r = .41, p = .0005). AD severity positively correlated with a list of B‐cell subsets (p < .05). IL‐9 levels gradually increased during childhood, reaching a peak in adolescence, paralleling allergen sensitization, particularly in severe AD. Principal component analysis of the aggregated environmental sIgE data showed that while controls across all ages tightly clustered together, adolescents with AD demonstrated distinct clustering patterns relative to controls.ConclusionsMultiple correlations between B‐cells and T‐cells, as well as disease severity measures, suggest a complex interplay of immune pathways in AD. Unique B‐cell signature during adolescence, with concurrent allergen sensitization and IL‐9 surge, point to a potentially wider window of opportunity to implement interventions that may prevent the progression of the atopic march.
Pyroptosis, gasdermins and allergic diseases
Authors: Panganiban Ronald Allan , Nadeau Kari C. , Lu Quan 
Published: July 2024

AbstractPyroptosis is an inflammatory form of programmed cell death that is distinct from necrosis and apoptosis. Pyroptosis is primarily mediated by the gasdermin family of proteins (GSDMA‐E and PVJK), which, when activated by proteolytic cleavage, form pores in the plasma membrane, leading to cell death. While much of the past research on pyroptosis has focused on its role in cancer, metabolic disorders, and infectious diseases, recent experimental and observational studies have begun to implicate pyroptosis in allergic diseases. These studies suggest that gasdermin‐mediated pyroptosis contributes to the development of allergic conditions and could offer novel targets for therapy. Here, we review our current understanding of pyroptosis with an emphasis on the role of gasdermins as executioners of pyroptosis and potential mediators to allergic disease. We highlight new discoveries that establish a mechanistic link between the biochemical actions of gasdermins and the onset of allergic diseases. Additionally, we discuss how pyroptosis and gasdermins might contribute to the dysfunction of epithelial barrier, a key factor believed to initiate the progression of various allergic diseases.
Ixazomib in POEMS syndrome: ‘Ixa’ctly what we need?
Authors: Khouri Jack 
Published: July 2024

The role of the proteasome inhibitor ixazomib in the treatment of POEMS syndrome continues to evolve. He and colleagues present the results of a study investigating ixazomib in combination with cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed POEMS patients. The triplet showed excellent efficacy and tolerability, and constitutes an effective treatment option for patients with POEMS.Commentary on: He et al. An open‐label, prospective trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ixazomib in combination with cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone in patients with newly‐diagnosed POEMS syndrome. Br J Haematol 2024;205:478‐482.
Being good and feeling good: What happiness means to children
Authors: Yang Fan 
Published: July 2024

AbstractHappiness is one of the most important parenting goals in today's modern society. To promote a happy childhood, we need to understand what happiness means to children. Contrary to the view that young children may equate happiness with satisfying material desires and experiencing simple pleasures, in this article, I review recent developmental research showing that (1) even young children have a sophisticated understanding about the role of desire satisfaction in happiness, (2) they perceive happiness as contingent on moral goodness, and (3) they experience happiness from performing morally good behaviors. Together, the findings suggest that for children, happiness means more than feeling good about satisfying material desires and experiencing simple pleasures; it also means being good to oneself and others. This research deepens our understanding of children's emotional cognition and experience, elucidates the nature and origins of happiness, and has significant implications for fostering a happy childhood and beyond.
Professionals' Perceptions of the Colorectal Cancer Pathway: Results of a Co‐Constructed Qualitative Study
Authors: Delaye Matthieu , Polomeni Alice , Faiderbe Sylvie , Berlioz Nadège , Benssekoum Chaïma , Guillemin Aude , Pudlarz Thomas , de Montgolfier Sandrine 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionQualitative research on the perceptions of healthcare professionals involved in cancer care about their respective roles in the patient care pathway is limited. Therefore, the aim of this qualitative study was to document these perceptions.MethodsA multidisciplinary team that included patient researchers constructed a semi‐structured interview guide on the perceptions of the colorectal cancer care pathway by professionals. Interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals from two French hospitals that manage patients with colorectal cancer. Then, the interviews were fully transcribed and analysed by the whole multidisciplinary team.ResultsThirteen healthcare professionals were interviewed (six nurses, four physicians, one psychologist, one social worker and one secretary). They described the colorectal care pathway using a great lexical diversity and listed a significant number of professionals as taking part in this pathway. Among the people mentioned were healthcare professionals working inside and outside the hospital, family members and non‐conventional medicine practitioners. However, they did not spontaneously mention the patient. Their views on the role of the referring physician, the general practitioner and the patient were further explored. The interviews highlighted the coordination difficulties among the various professionals, particularly between general practitioners and hospital teams. These data provided interesting elements for developing a tool to help coordination among professionals.ConclusionsThis preliminary study, with its participatory design, brings interesting elements of reflection on the care pathway for patients with colorectal cancer. It will continue through the creation of a larger participatory project.Patient or Public ContributionPatient partners were included in all steps of this study. This transdisciplinary project was coordinated by a group composed of three patient partners, two healthcare professionals and two humanities and social sciences researchers. Their knowledge of the patient's perspective on the care pathway enriched discussions from the study design to results analysis.
Long‐distance movements, large population sizes and density‐dependent dispersal in three threatened butterfly species
Authors: Franzén Markus , Johansson Håkan , Askling John , Kindvall Oskar , Johansson Victor , Forsman Anders , Sunde Johanna 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This study investigates the ecology of three threatened butterfly species on a 60 km2 site in Gotland, Southeast Sweden, using mark–recapture methods from 2017 to 2020.
Nearly 30,000 captures were recorded, with average lifespans of 6 days for Euphydryas aurinia (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) and Parnassius apollo (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) and 2 days for Phengaris arion (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae).
Population size, density and maximum flight distances varied between species, with E. aurinia at 7.2 km, P. apollo at 6.4 km and P. arion at 2.5 km.
Movement data showed the lognormal kernel fit better than gamma, negative exponential and half‐normal kernels for distance travelled per time unit across species and sexes.
Generalised linear models revealed significant positive density‐dependent emigration and negative density‐dependent immigration in all three species.
Despite available suitable habitats, these species face threats from limestone quarry expansions, agricultural intensification, modified forestry practices, natural succession and climate change, highlighting the need for proactive conservation and strategic habitat management.
Systemic administration of propranolol reduces bone resorption and inflammation in apical periodontitis of chronically stressed rats
Authors: Khoury Rayana Duarte , Minhoto Giovanna Bignoto , de Barros Patricia Pimentel , Junqueira Juliana Campos , Gagliardi Carolina Fedel , do Prado Renata Falchete , Valera Marcia Carneiro 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimTo evaluate the effect of systemic administration of propranolol on the severity of apical periodontitis (AP) in chronically stressed rats.MethodologyTwenty‐four 70‐day‐old male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus, albinus) were distributed into three groups (n = 8): rats with AP without stressful conditions (AP‐Control), rats with AP and submitted to a chronic unpredictable stress (CUS) protocol (AP + S) and rats with AP and submitted to a CUS protocol treated with propranolol (AP + S + PRO). Stress procedures were applied daily until the end of the experiment. After 3 weeks of CUS, AP was induced in all groups by exposing the pulpal tissue of mandibular and maxillary first molars to the oral environment. Propranolol treatment was administered orally once a day for the entire period of the experiment. Rats were sacrificed at 42 days, and the blood was collected for stress biomarkers serum dosage by multiplex assay. Mandibles were removed and submitted to microtomography and histopathological analyses. Periapical tissue surrounding the upper first molar was homogenized and subjected to RT‐PCR analysis to evaluate the mRNA expression of RANKL, TRAP and OPG. Parametric data were assessed using one‐way ANOVA followed by Tukey's test while the nonparametric data were analysed by the Kruskal–Wallis followed by Dunn's test. Significance level was set at 5% (p < .05) for all assessed parameters.ResultsMicro‐CT revealed statistically significant differences in bone resorption which was greater in the AP + S group (p < .05), but no differences were observed between the Control and AP + S + PRO groups (p > .05). The AP + S + PRO group had a lower intensity and extent of inflammatory infiltrate compared to the AP + S group with smaller areas of bone loss (p < 0.05). The gene expression of RANKL and TRAP was significantly higher in the stressed group AP + S compared to the control group (p < .05), and a significantly higher OPG expression was observed in AP + S + PRO compared to the AP + S group (p < .05).ConclusionsOral administration of propranolol had a significant effect on the AP severity in stressed rats, suggesting an anti‐inflammatory effect and a protective role on bone resorption of AP in stressed animals. Further research is necessary to fully comprehend the underlying mechanisms.
Resistant starch content of Australian foods
Authors: Hareer Laima W. , Tran Christine , O'Neill Hayley M. , Genoni Angela 
Published: July 2024

SummaryThe existing literature on resistant starch analysis in Australian foods has predominantly relied on older testing methods. Thus, our study aimed to address this gap by assessing the resistant starch content of selected Australian foods using the validated Association of Analytical Chemists 2002.02 testing method. Forty commonly consumed and available foods were tested in duplicate. The resistant starch content of foods varied from 0 to 13.72 g/100 g. Foods with the highest resistant starch were Hi‐maize flour pancakes, red kidney beans, Lebanese bread, and Cornflakes cereal, which ranged from 2.30 to 13.72 g/100 g, respectively. The lowest resistant starch foods included beetroot, rice crackers, All Bran cereal, and Nutri‐grain cereal, which ranged from 0 to 0.04 g/100 g, respectively. This is the first known Australian study to evaluate the resistant starch content of foods using the AOAC 2002.02 method. This data can be used to assess resistant starch consumption in the Australian population, inform gut microbiome research, and guide clinical practice recommendations for fibre intake.
Nano‐reduction of chickpea dietary fibre: effect on physicochemical, structural, functional and microbial properties
Authors: Sidiq Munazah , Muzzaffar Sabeera , Masoodi Farooq Ahmad , Rizwan Danish , Gull Amir 
Published: July 2024

SummaryIn this study, nano‐reduction of dietary fibre using ball milling and its influence on physicochemical, structural and microbial properties were studied. Dynamic light scattering confirmed the average particle size of 382 nm for nano‐reduced dietary fibre. FTIR represents the peak differences between native and nano‐reduced dietary fibre. XRD displayed the polycrystalline nature of nano‐reduced dietary fibre. The physicochemical properties including WHC, OHC and swelling capacity increased significantly (P < 0.05) upon nano‐reduction of dietary fibre whereas moisture content was found to decrease significantly. Furthermore, the antimicrobial activity of nano‐reduced dietary fibre against Escheria coli and Bacillus Cerus was enhanced. The improved physicochemical, morphological and microbial properties of nano‐reduced dietary fibre can pave the way in food industries for the formulation of functional foods and also as a packaging material with improved antimicrobial properties.