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Features of the structure and properties of stone mastic asphalt
Authors: Bieliatynskyi A. , Yang S. , Pershakov V. , Shao M. , Ta M. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to investigate the features and properties of stone mastic asphalt in the context of its potential for practical application in road repair works, aiming to create a high‐quality road surface and replace outdated structural materials with newer alternatives. The leading approach combines a systematic analysis of the issues submitted for consideration and an experimental study of the properties of stone mastic asphalt, which are important in the context of the practical use of this building material to ensure high quality parameters of the roadway and the timeliness of its repair, if necessary. Within the framework of this study, results were obtained that indicate a significant variety of approaches to determining the characteristics and properties of the material under consideration, clearly demonstrating current solutions to the problem of improving the performance of stone mastic asphalt by introducing special admixtures into its composition. The findings and conclusions of this research are valuable for road service employees and developers of modern construction materials, aiding in high‐quality road surface repair and creating durable asphalt for safe road use in the future.
In vivo examination of pathogenicity and virulence in environmentally isolated Vibrio vulnificus
Authors: Pipes Shannon E. , Lovell Charles R. , Kathrein Katie L. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractHuman exposure to Vibrio vulnificus, a gram‐negative, halophilic environmental pathogen, is increasing. Despite this, the mechanisms of its pathogenicity and virulence remain largely unknown. Each year, hundreds of infections related to V. vulnificus occur, leading to hospitalization in 92% of cases and a mortality rate of 35%. The infection is severe, typically contracted through the consumption of contaminated food or exposure of an open wound to contaminated water. This can result in necrotizing fasciitis and the need for amputation of the infected tissue. Although several genes (rtxA1, vvpE, and vvhA) have been implicated in the pathogenicity of this organism, a defined mechanism has not been discovered. In this study, we examine environmentally isolated V. vulnificus strains using a zebrafish model (Danio rerio) to investigate their virulence capabilities. We found significant variation in virulence between individual strains. The commonly used marker gene of disease‐causing strains, vcgC, did not accurately predict the more virulent strains. Notably, the least virulent strain in the study, V. vulnificus Sept WR1‐BW6, which tested positive for vcgC, vvhA, and rtxA1, did not cause severe disease in the fish and was the only strain that did not result in any mortality. Our study demonstrates that virulence varies greatly among different environmental strains and cannot be accurately predicted based solely on genotype.
Management myopia and green investment: Evidence from China
Authors: Jin Meilin , Li Xinyao , Liu Bei , Li Jincheng 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis paper examines the impact of management myopia on the investment behavior of green investors using A‐share listed companies from 2004 to 2020 in China. The research reveals that management myopia significantly inhibits the investment behavior of green investors. Through corporate reputation and the development of green technologies, management myopia affects the investment intentions of green investors. Environmental project subsidies do not mitigate the negative impact of management myopia on green investment intentions. Interestingly, compared to environmentally friendly projects categorized under “profit‐related” and “reward” headings, subsidies in the form of environmental project grants exacerbate the inhibitory effect of management myopia on green investment.
Excess is just as bad as deficiency: Parent director appointments and subsidiary innovation input
Authors: Wang Chenyan , Ye Songqin , Zhang Xiufan 
Published: July 2024

AbstractCorporate parents are important to subsidiary development. Drawing on the parent–subsidiary relationship perspective, this paper examines the impact of parent director appointments on subsidiary innovation input. Although existing research indicates that disproportional board representation can enhance control, the literature is silent on the effects of proportional board representation. Using a sample of listed nonfinancial Chinese subsidiaries between 2007 and 2021, we find that parent director appointments in line with shareholdings significantly enhance subsidiary innovation input. The positive effect is more pronounced when the parent appoints an executive manager, and the subsidiary operates in regions with a favorable institutional environment. Based on the analysis of innovation willingness and resource, the mechanism test reveals that parent moderate appointment of directors can improve innovation input by alleviating financial constraints and fostering a greater appetite for risk.
Psychometric properties of the Short‐Form Five Facets of Mindfulness Questionnaire among nursing students in China: A confirmatory factor analysis
Authors: Wang Huan , Dai Zhenwei , Jing Shu , Wang Hao , Xiao Weijun , Huang Yiman , Chen Xu , Su Xiaoyou 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimTo analyse the factorial structure and psychometric properties of the Chinese Short‐Form Five Facets of Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ‐SF) among nursing students in the Chinese mainland.DesignA cross‐sectional study.MethodsA total of 240 undergraduate nursing students were recruited from a school of nursing in Beijing, China from 25 to 30 April 2021. FFMQ‐SF and Depression‐Anxiety‐Stress Scale were used to collect information on the mindfulness level and mental health status of the study participants. Descriptive analyses were performed to examine the demographic characteristics. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) were used to test the structural, convergent and discriminant validity of the scale model. Pearson correlation analysis was used to test the correlation between the variables and the criterion validity.ResultsThe overall fit of the scale model is good (Bollen–Stine χ2 = 177.206, df = 142, GFI = 0.923, AGFI = 0.883, TLI = 0.980, CFI = 0.983, RMSEA = 0.032, SRMR = 0.090). One‐factor models using CFA demonstrated the overall best fit for four out of five subscales of the FFMQ‐SF. In the five‐factor CFA of the FFMQ‐SF, the composite reliability values of the five factors were from 0.685 to 0.870 and the values of average variance extracted were from 0.426 to 0.627.Patient or Public ContributionThe students who participated in this study contributed to the advancement of knowledge on mindfulness and mental health among nursing students in China. They voluntarily completed the online questionnaires and provided their honest and valid responses. Their data was used to evaluate the psychometric properties of the FFMQ‐SF and to examine the relationship between mindfulness and psychological problems. Their feedback also helped to improve the quality and applicability of the FFMQ‐SF instrument for future research and practice.
Efficacy of an mHealth‐delivered behavioral intervention on weight loss and cardiometabolic risk in African American postpartum people with overweight or obesity: the SnapBack randomized controlled trial
Authors: Herring Sharon J. , Yu Daohai , Darden Niesha , Bailer Brooke , Cruice Jane , Albert Jessica J. , Santoro Christine , Bersani Veronica , Hart Chantelle N. , Finkelstein Eric A. , Kilby Linda M. , Lu Xiaoning , Bennett Gary B. , Foster Gary D. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a mobile health (mHealth)‐delivered behavioral intervention on changes in postpartum weight and cardiometabolic risk factors (blood pressure [BP], lipids, and hemoglobin A1c) over 12 months.MethodsA randomized controlled trial of 300 African American postpartum people with overweight and obesity enrolled in Philadelphia Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinics was conducted. Participants were randomized to usual WIC care (n = 151) or a 12‐month mHealth‐delivered intervention (n = 149) comprising behavior change goals, interactive self‐monitoring text messages, and counseling support.ResultsIntervention and usual‐care participants did not significantly differ in 12‐month mean postpartum weight change (1.1 vs. 1.6 kg, p = 0.5; difference −0.6 kg, 95% CI: −2.3 to 1.2). However, high intervention engagement led to weight loss compared with weight gain among those who were less engaged (−0.6 vs. 2.4 kg, p = 0.01; difference −3.0 kg, 95% CI: −5.4 to −0.6). The intervention reduced systolic BP relative to usual care (−1.6 vs. 2.4 mm Hg, p = 0.02; difference −4.0 mm Hg, 95% CI: −7.5 to −0.5), but this effect did not extend to other cardiometabolic risk factors.ConclusionsAmong African American postpartum people enrolled in WIC, an mHealth‐delivered intervention reduced systolic BP but not additional cardiometabolic risk factors or weight. Intervention participants with high engagement had significantly better postpartum weight outcomes, and thus, next steps include addressing barriers to engagement.
A non‐randomized comparison of engagement and outcomes for in‐person versus virtual delivery of the Partner2Lose weight management trial
Authors: Carpenter Stephanie M. , Shetty Armaan , Hetzel Scott J. , Garza Katya , Porter Laura S. , Gray Kristen E. , Shaw Ryan J. , Lewis Megan A. , Mao Lu , Pabich Samantha , Johnson Heather M. , Yancy William S. , Elwert Felix , Voils Corrine I. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectiveExisting behavioral weight management interventions produce clinically meaningful weight loss. The onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic led to the quick transition of such interventions from in‐person to virtual platforms. This provided a unique opportunity to compare engagement and outcomes for an in‐person versus virtually delivered weight management intervention.MethodsA non‐randomized comparison of engagement and weight outcomes was performed between two cohorts who participated in a weight management intervention in person (N = 97) versus three who participated virtually via videoconference (N = 134). Various metrics of engagement were examined, including group class and individual phone call attendance and duration, and retention for weight assessments. Behavioral targets of daily caloric intake and step‐counts and the clinical weight outcome were explored.ResultsCohorts (mean [standard deviation] age 47.3 (11.5), 67.1% women: 86.8% White) that participated virtually attended more group sessions (p < 0.001) and had maintenance telephone calls that were of a longer duration (p < 0.001). No other engagement or weight outcomes significantly differed by delivery modality.ConclusionsVirtual weight management programs are promising and may generate similar outcomes to those delivered in‐person. Future research should seek to understand how best to promote and sustain engagement in virtual interventions.
The frequent five: Insights from interviews with urban wildlife professionals in Germany
Authors: Moesch Simon S. , Jeschke Jonathan M. , Lokatis Sophie , Peerenboom Geva , Kramer‐Schadt Stephanie , Straka Tanja M. , Haase Dagmar 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Wildlife in cities divides people, with some animals bringing positive benefits and others causing conflict, for example due to property damage.

Urban wildlife professionals from municipal administration, nature conservation, and hunting associations have a crucial role in shaping human‐wildlife relationships in cities and fostering conflict‐free coexistence. While many studies on urban wildlife have focused on the views of citizens, few have investigated the perspectives of experts to date. To address this knowledge gap, we interviewed 36 urban wildlife professionals giving guidance in the context of urban wildlife management, either in one of the four largest German cities by population (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Cologne) or at the national level.

Red foxes, wild boars, raccoons, stone martens and Eurasian beavers were the five mammal species most frequently highlighted in interviews to cause human‐wildlife conflicts. The interviewees saw wild boars and raccoons as the most controversial urban wild mammals but emphasized the need to create refuges for beavers and better inform the public about foxes.

Management in terms of public outreach, urban planning and population control, as well as establishing official contact points and stricter fines of activities violating regulations were highlighted as important elements of a toolkit to manage urban wildlife conflicts.

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The predictive power of coping strategies of pediatric oncology patients on their quality of life and their attitudes toward diseases
Authors: Semerci Remziye , Savaş Eysan Hanzade , Uysal Gülzade , Alki Kübra 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackground/objectivesPediatric oncology patients face several physical and psychological challenges that can significantly impact their quality of life (QoL) and attitudes toward their illness. Coping strategies are pivotal in managing the emotional and physical burdens of disease. This study aimed to examine the impact of coping strategies of pediatric oncology patients on their QoL and attitudes towards their illness.Design/methodsThe descriptive, correlational, and cross‐sectional study was conducted with 112 pediatric oncology patients aged 10–18 years. The Sociodemographic Form, Pediatric Cancer Coping Scale (PCCS), Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), and Child Attitude Towards Illness Scale (CATIS) were used for data collection.ResultsSignificant correlations were identified between cognitive coping, defensive coping, and CATIS (p < .001). The PCCS and subdimensions significantly predicted CATIS (p < .001), accounting for 15.3% of the cognitive and defensive coping variation. However, there was no relationship between PCCS total and subdimension scores on PedsQL (p = .534). The PedsQL and subdimensions significantly predicted CATIS (p < .001) and accounted for 27.2% of the variation in physical health summary score, emotional functioning, psychosocial health summary score, and total PedsQL score.ConclusionThe study reveals that cognitive coping strategies positively predict attitudes toward illness, whereas defensive coping strategies have an inverse effect. The study proposes that comprehensive care models in pediatric oncology support effective coping mechanisms and enhance the QoL of those who receive them.
Seroprevalence of SARS‐CoV‐2 in pediatric hematology‐oncology patients
Authors: Phan Vivian , Richards Tiana , Kang Keehyo , Sheridan Michael , Levorson Rebecca , deFilippi Christopher , Yang Elizabeth 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe COVID‐19 pandemic disproportionately affected persons with underlying medical conditions. SARS‐CoV‐2 infection susceptibility and vaccine effectiveness in pediatric hematology‐oncology patients were unknown.MethodsFrom February to July 2022, anti‐spike and anti‐nucleocapsid Ig were assayed in 354 pediatric hematology‐oncology subjects, including 53 oncology patients receiving chemotherapy (cancer), 150 patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), and 151 benign consult and long‐term follow‐up patients (controls). Participants completed a questionnaire.ResultsFrequencies of COVID‐19 infection, defined by positive PCR/antigen test or anti‐nucleocapsid Ig, were 62% in cancer, 71% in SCD, 52% in controls, with SCD statistically different than controls (p = .001). Infection was associated with COVID‐19 exposure, Hispanic/Latino or Black/African American ethnicity, multi‐family dwelling, sports participation; COVID‐19 booster decreased association with infection. In COVID‐19‐positive cancer patients, 58% had positive anti‐nucleocapsid and 76% had positive anti‐spike (≥10 U/mL), compared to essentially 100% seroconversion in SCD and controls (p < .0001, p = .01, respectively). Infection led to high anti‐spike (≥2500 U/mL) in 12% cancer, 14% SCD, and 15% controls (p = .93). Vaccination resulted in anti‐spike positivity in 90% cancer, 100% SCD, and 100% controls (p = .06), and in high anti‐spike in 20% cancer, 47% SCD, and 41% controls (p = .36). Of boosted subjects, one of two cancer, 6/6 SCD, and 19/19 controls exhibited high anti‐spike.ConclusionsCancer patients demonstrated similar SARS‐CoV‐2 infection frequency as controls, but diminished antibody response to infection and vaccination. SCD patients exhibited seroconversion indistinguishable from controls. Vaccination was associated with higher frequency of high anti‐spike than infection; vaccination plus booster was most effective in eliciting high anti‐spike antibody detectable beyond 90 days.
Layup design and mechanical properties of an optimal dome profile
Authors: Wang Yutao , Xu Haojie , Song Hao , Li Kangmei , Hu Jun 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe development of lightweight and high‐performance composite pressure vessels have become a popular research objective. The purpose of this study is to the layup design and improve the mechanical properties of pressure vessel structure with optimal dome profile under an internal pressure of 70 MPa. First, the prediction equations of fiber thickness for the cylindrical and dome sections are provided. Second, the influence laws of linear parameters on fiber layer thickness distribution are analyzed. Third, the optimal dome profile is used as the pressure vessel structure for the layup design, and the variable polar hole process is applied to solve the fiber thickness accumulation problem near the polar holes. Finally, the composite pressure vessel is modeled using Abaqus finite element software, and the stress and strain distributions of the liner and the composite layer under different internal pressure loads are analyzed under self‐tightening pressure. Results show that the variable polar hole process reduces the maximum thickness value by nearly 50.16% at the maximum fiber thickness of the dome. Under working pressure, the maximum stress of the liner is reduced by 43.41% after applying self‐tightening pressure. In addition, the variable polar hole process can effectively realize the lightweighting of composite pressure vessels while self‐tightening pressure can effectively improve the mechanical properties of the liner. This research provides a valuable reference for the design of composite pressure vessels.Highlights
Fiber accumulation occurs in two bandwidth regions near the polar hole.
The variable polar hole process can solve the fiber accumulation problem.
The optimum dome profile geometric parameters are m = 0.8 and rc = 0.4R.
The self‐tightening pressure improves liner loading capacity.
Buckling analysis of hybrid fiber‐reinforced composite sandwich panels with varying numbers of polyurethane cores
Authors: Wang Shaoqing , Qiao Yanmei , Song Yaqin , Zhai Zhilin , Yang Guangbao , Guo Anfu , Qu Peng , Wang Guangxue , Wang Weigang 
Published: July 2024

AbstractHybrid fiber‐reinforced composite sandwich panels with multi‐layer polyurethane cores are widely applied in aerospace, automotive, construction, and shipbuilding industries. This study aims to investigate the buckling performance of composite structures with varying numbers of polyurethane cores. To achieve this, the buckling loads of these structures are determined using an energy method, microscopic mechanics method, and the first‐order zigzag kinematic model. The accuracy of the equation employed in the algorithm is validated using the finite element method. Additionally, we conduct a parametric analysis to examine the influence of various parameters on the buckling performance of the structures. The results indicate that an effective strategy for improving the critical buckling loads of the hybrid fiber‐reinforced composite sandwich plate involves strategically placing fibers and matrix materials with higher elastic modulus on the skin layer. Moreover, the critical buckling load is notably influenced by the number and positioning of polyurethane layers, as well as the fiber content.Highlights
An analytical model is established to predict the buckling behavior.
The correctness of the model was verified using the finite element method.
Effects of structural parameters on buckling performance were investigated.
Research progress on hippocampal neurogenesis in autism spectrum disorder
Authors: Chen Mengxiang , Guo Lanmin , Li Qinghong , Yang Shunbo , Li Wei , Lai Yanmei , Lv Zhihai 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACTAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of severe neurodevelopmental disorders with unclear etiology and significant heterogeneity that is emerging as a global public health concern. Increasing research suggests the involvement of hippocampal neurogenesis defects in the onset and development of ASD, drawing increasing amounts of attention to hippocampal neurogenesis issues in ASD. In this paper, we analyze relevant international studies on hippocampal neurogenesis in ASD, discuss the role of neurobiology in the pathogenesis of ASD, and explore the potential of improving hippocampal neurogenesis as a therapeutic approach for ASD. This review aims to provide new treatment perspectives and theoretical foundations for clinical practice.
Investigating a role for PUB17 and PUB16 in the self‐incompatibility signaling pathway in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana
Authors: Beronilla Paula K. S. , Goring Daphne R. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn Brassicaceae self‐incompatibility (SI), self‐pollen rejection is initiated by the S‐haplotype specific interactions between the pollen S cysteine‐rich/S‐locus protein 11 (SCR/SP11) ligands and the stigma S receptor kinases (SRK). In Brassica SI, a member of the Plant U‐Box (PUB) E3 ubiquitin ligases, ARM‐repeat containing 1 (ARC1), is then activated by SRK in this stigma and cellular events downstream of this cause SI pollen rejection by inhibiting pollen hydration and pollen tube growth. During the transition to selfing, Arabidopsis thaliana lost the SI components, SCR, SRK, and ARC1. However, this trait can be reintroduced into A. thaliana by adding back functional copies of these genes from closely related SI species. Both SCR and SRK are required for this, though the degree of SI pollen rejection varies between A. thaliana accessions, and ARC1 is not always needed to produce a strong SI response. For the A. thaliana C24 accession, only transforming with Arabidopsis lyrata SCR and SRK confers a strong SI trait (SI‐C24), and so here, we investigated if ARC1‐related PUBs were involved in the SI pathway in the transgenic A. thaliana SI‐C24 line. Two close ARC1 homologs, PUB17 and PUB16, were selected, and (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR‐associated protein 9 (Cas9) technology was used to generate pub17 and pub16 mutations in the C24 accession. These mutants were then crossed into the transgenic A. thaliana SI‐C24 line and their potential impact on SI pollen rejection was investigated. Overall, we did not observe any significant differences in SI responses to implicate PUB17 and PUB16 functioning in the transgenic A. thaliana SI‐C24 stigma to reject SI pollen.