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Biomonitoring of atmospheric heavy metals in native lichen Xanthoria parietina around Salda Lake (Burdur – Turkey), a special environmental protection area
Authors: Çobanoğlu Gülşah , Kaan Tuğçe 
Published: July 2024

AbstractExposure to air pollutants negatively affects human health as well as the ecosystem. The target study area, Salda Lake, which is a special environmental protection area with Turkey's and the world's geoheritage and unique natural values, has become one of the tourist attraction areas in recent years. However, quantitative data on airborne trace metals in the region remain poorly described. This study focuses on the spatial distribution of atmospheric heavy metals through lichen monitoring for the first time around Salda Lake. The concentration of airborne metals accumulated in Xanthoria parietina lichen thalli samples collected from 14 sites were evaluated by multi-element analysis with Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The spatial distribution of toxic metals in the region was presented as separate pollution maps. Analysis data showed that Ni, Fe, Al, Cu and Zn accumulation levels in lichen thalli were significantly higher than reference. Visitor entrance, camping areas and the road line in the west and south of the lake were among the sample areas where metal contamination was evident. Due to the prevalence of chromium mineral deposits in the region, the high level of Cr content is also quite remarkable. It was concluded that Al, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn in the air are high enough to threaten human health and their levels vary depending on wind direction, human activities and traffic density. This study is important in terms of determining the level of air quality in this natural area and future perspectives.
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Development of Predictive Classification Models and Extraction of Signature Wavelengths for the Identification of Spoilage in Chicken Breast Fillets During Storage Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Authors: Siddique Aftab , Herron Charles B. , Wu Bet , Melendrez Katherine S. S. , Sabillon Luis J. G. , Garner Laura J. , Durstock Mary , Sanz-Saez Alvaro , Morey Amit 
Published: July 2024

AbstractTechnologies for rapid identification and prediction of food spoilage can be crucial in minimizing food waste and losses, although their efficiency requires further improvement. This study aimed to pinpoint specific near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths that could indicate spoilage in raw chicken breast fillets. In this study, commercial tray-packs of boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets stored in a walk-in cooler at 4 °C were periodically tested every other day until they reached the spoilage state (identified by > 7 log CFU/ml). A portable Hyper spectral spectroscopy device (Field Spec Hi-Res4), with a range of wavelengths of 350–2500 nm, was used to measure reflectance. In addition to hyper-spectral analysis, aerobic plate counts were conducted on the fillets. The data from these counts were then used to train a Back Propagation Neural Network (B.P.N.N.) with specific parameters (250,000 steps, a learning rate of 0.02, and 5 hidden layers) and Linear-Support Vector machines (SVM-Linear) with ten-fold cross-validation technique to categorize spoilage into three stages: baseline microbial count (up to 3 log CFU/ml) (Initiation), propagation (between 3 and 6.9 log CFU/ml), and spoiled (> 7 log CFU/ml). The feature extraction process successfully identified the most representative signature wavelengths of 385 nm, 400 nm, 432 nm, 1141 nm, 1321 nm, 1374 nm, 2241 nm, 2292 nm, 2311 nm, and 2412 nm from the whole hyper-spectral profile, which facilitated the classification of different phases of spoilage. The BPNN model demonstrated a high classification accuracy, with 93.7% for baseline counts, 95.2% for the propagation phase, and 98% for the spoiled category. These signature hyperspectral wavelengths hold the potential for developing cost-effective and rapid food spoilage detection systems, particularly for perishable items.
Recent Advances in Biorefinery of Tenebrio molitor Adopting Green Technologies
Authors: Muñoz-Seijas Nuno , Fernandes Helena , Domínguez José Manuel , Salgado José Manuel 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Insects are promising alternatives to meet the world population’s demand for high-quality foods and to overcome important issues in animal farming practices. Novel and green biorefinery processes must be applied to insects, overcoming chemically based techniques. Eco-friendly approaches increase the nutritional value of insects, widening the commercial applications. This review addresses the rearing practices and nutritional composition of Tenebrio molitor, highlighting the green methodologies that can be applied to obtain value-added compounds, replacing unsustainable practices. Also, useful applications of pre-treated T. molitor biomass are presented with a thoughtful insight into their advantages and limitations. The nutritional richness of T. molitor is being successfully explored by resorting to physical and biological procedures, resulting in valuable compounds for food, feeding, and biomedical and biotechnological industries. Novel ingredients and additives of insect origin may upgrade food and feed formulation, while chitosan of T. molitor origin may upgrade the packaging industries of food and feed.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Promotes the Expansion of Human Myoblasts and Favors the In Vitro Generation of Human Muscle Reserve Cells in a Deeper State of Quiescence
Authors: Tollance Axel , Prola Alexandre , Michel Diego , Bouche Axelle , Turzi Antoine , Hannouche Didier , Berndt Sarah , Laumonier Thomas 
Published: July 2024

AbstractStem cell therapy holds significant potential for skeletal muscle repair, with in vitro-generated human muscle reserve cells (MuRCs) emerging as a source of quiescent myogenic stem cells that can be injected to enhance muscle regeneration. However, the clinical translation of such therapies is hampered by the need for fetal bovine serum (FBS) during the in vitro generation of human MuRCs. This study aimed to determine whether fresh allogeneic human platelet-rich plasma (PRP) combined or not with hyaluronic acid (PRP-HA) could effectively replace xenogeneic FBS for the ex vivo expansion and differentiation of human primary myoblasts. Cells were cultured in media supplemented with either PRP or PRP-HA and their proliferation rate, cytotoxicity and myogenic differentiation potential were compared with those cultured in media supplemented with FBS. The results showed similar proliferation rates among human myoblasts cultured in PRP, PRP-HA or FBS supplemented media, with no cytotoxic effects. Human myoblasts cultured in PRP or PRP-HA showed reduced fusion ability upon differentiation. Nevertheless, we also observed that human MuRCs generated from PRP or PRP-HA myogenic cultures, exhibited increased Pax7 expression and delayed re-entry into the cell cycle upon reactivation, indicating a deeper quiescent state of human MuRCs. These results suggest that allogeneic human PRP effectively replaces FBS for the ex vivo expansion and differentiation of human myoblasts and favors the in vitro generation of Pax7High human MuRCs, with important implications for the advancement of stem cell-based muscle repair strategies.
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Healthcare costs and medical utilization patterns associated with painful and severe painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Authors: Bromberg Todd , Gasquet Nicolas C. , Ricker Christine N. , Wu Charlotte 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication in patients with diabetes. It is associated with a poor quality of life and high costs of care. This study investigated the impact of painful DPN on healthcare costs and resource utilization.

Methods
This was a retrospective analysis of administrative claims of adult patients with diabetes (type 1 or 2) from Optum’s de-identified Clinformatics® Data Mart Database. Patients were assigned to four cohorts by presence of DPN and pain severity, based on diagnoses and prescription patterns in a one-year baseline. All-cause and diabetes-associated costs were calculated for the year following the index DPN diagnosis. Risk factors associated with presence of severely painful DPN were evaluated.

Results
Relative to those without DPN, patients who had DPN without pain, painful DPN (PDPN), or severe PDPN incurred respective increases of $3,093, $9,349, and $20,887 in average annual all-cause costs. More than half of costs from painful/severe DPN were for prescriptions and inpatient hospitalization. Severe PDPN was associated with elevated odds of diabetic amyotrophy (OR: 8.09; 95% CI: 6.84–9.56), diabetic foot ulcers (OR: 6.54, 95% CI: 6.32–6.76), and loss of mobility (OR: 2.54, 95% CI: 2.48–2.60), among other complications.

Conclusions
Painful DPN is associated with higher healthcare costs and resource utilization, and a greater risk of debilitating conditions that limit quality of life. Future research should focus on better treatment options and more aggressive pain management strategies to reduce the negative impacts of DPN.
Multiscale dimensions of the foreign working citizens participation to the Italian labour market: intra-regional heterogeneities across the North–South divide
Authors: Benassi Federico , Buonomo Alessio , Rabiei-Dastjerdi Hamidreza , Carella Maria 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This article delves into the distinctive intra- and interregional geographical heterogeneity of Italy, emphasizing demographic and socio-economic variations and the role of foreign employment, considering the labour market as a fundamental driver for migration and local inclusion. The article identifies a gap in understanding the employed foreign population as a multiscale process in Lombardy and Campania, representative regions as case studies from the North and South divide using a MGWR approach. The results reveal contrasting effects of the Italian labour force’s unemployment rate (URI). In Lombardy, a positive effect suggests working competition between labour force components while, in Campania, the relation is less clear. The analysis underscores significant local heterogeneity, emphasizing the importance and urgency of employing local scale analysis for accurate statistics. The study emphasizes the multiscale nature of the analysed process, demonstrating variable effects across different regional contexts. While the study is limited to two regions and cross-sectional data, it marks the first attempt in Italy to address the foreign presence as a multiscale process, highlighting the need for localized and multiscale approaches in understanding spatial processes related to demography and population issues.
Korean Residents’ Experiences of Racism in Germany During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Association with Life Satisfaction and Sense of Belonging
Authors: Park Joohyun Justine , Lee Ah-Hyun Angela , Park Lynne Soon-Chean , Jaung Rebekah , Song Changzoo 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSince the outbreak of COVID-19, more incidents of anti-Asian racism have been reported in Europe. Asians in Germany have been directly and indirectly exposed to racism, with potential implications for their well-being and sense of belonging. This study aimed to explore racism experiences among Korean residents in Germany since the outset of the pandemic. It also examines how racism is associated with their life satisfaction and sense of belonging to the host society. Our online survey of 552 Koreans residing in Germany shows that since the beginning of the pandemic nearly 80% of them experienced direct and/or indirect racism mainly in public places, public transportation, social media, and mainstream media. Women, younger people, and temporary visa-holders were more likely to experience racism than other groups. While the experience(s) of racism was associated with lower life satisfaction, a stronger sense of belonging to local communities and German society as a whole appeared to alleviate the negative effect of the racism experience. This study shows the pervasiveness of anti-Asian racism in Germany, and thus urges German society and local communities to commit to creating inclusive and diverse environments alongside anti-racism efforts.
The effect of attachment style on mindfulness: findings from a weekly diary study using latent growth modeling
Authors: Yang Fan , Ren Menghao , Oshio Atsushi 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe current study aimed to explore whether attachment style could predict the fluctuation of weekly mindfulness. A weekly diary design was adopted across one baseline week and five follow-up weeks. Data from 622 Chinese college students were subjected to latent growth modeling. Results showed attachment anxiety negatively predicted the intercept of acting with awareness, present moment attention, and nonjudging while positively predicting the slope of acting with awareness. Attachment avoidance negatively predicted the intercept of acting with awareness and present moment attention and positively predicted the slope of acting with awareness. These suggest that attachment style may impact the fluctuation of weekly mindfulness. Furthermore, both attachment avoidance and anxiety impact the rate of change of acting with awareness across five weeks. These support the idea that compared to securely attached people, insecurely attached people’s attention may fluctuate more according to their stress level, shifting between external tasks, other people, or themselves.
Scenario-based seismic hazard for horizontal and vertical ground motions in central Italy
Authors: Visini F. , Carafa M. M. C. , Valentini A. , Di Naccio D. , Kastelic V. , Doglioni C. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWe propose an innovative methodology for seismic emergency planning and earthquake risk mitigation in central Italy by integrating three prototypal earthquake scenarios. The different scenarios derive maximum earthquake magnitudes from different input data. The first scenario utilizes local rheological, geological, and geophysical conditions; the second scenario considers the study area fault characteristics, while the third scenario relies on the cluster analysis of historical and instrumental earthquake records. The magnitudes and related uncertainties are combined using a conflation method to derive the expected ground motions for a grid of sites in central Italy. The resulting scenarios include peak ground acceleration and spectral ordinates, presented as maps and spectra for two selected localities. The vertical component of ground motion is also presented, because it is essential for accurately assessing the response of short-period structures. Our methodology complements the more classic seismic hazard analyses, offering additional insights for earthquake contingency planning and loss analysis. The proposed methodology is flexible; multiple models and ongoing advancements in scenario practice (near-field effects, vertical ground motion, and the choice of ground motion models) can be easily incorporated, increasing the effectiveness of seismic scenario modeling in seismic emergency planning and risk mitigation.
High-risk pathogenic germline variants in blood relatives of BRCA1/2 negative probands
Authors: Yoshida Reiko , Kaneyasu Tomoko , Ueki Arisa , Yamauchi Hideko , Ohsumi Shozo , Ohno Shinji , Aoki Daisuke , Baba Shinichi , Kawano Junko , Matsumoto Naomichi , Nagasaki Masao , Ueno Takayuki , Inari Hitoshi , Kobayashi Yusuke , Takei Junko , Gotoh Osamu , Nishi Mitsuyo , Okamura Miki , Kaneko Keika , Okawa Megumi , Suzuki Misato , Amino Sayuri , Inuzuka Mayuko , Noda Tetsuo , Mori Seiichi , Nakamura Seigo 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background
Tailored, preventive cancer care requires the identification of pathogenic germline variants (PGVs) among potentially at-risk blood relatives (BRs). Cascade testing is carried out for BRs of probands who are positive for PGVs of an inherited cancer but not for negative probands. This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of PGVs for BRs of PGV-negative probands.

Methods
PGV prevalence was assessed for 682 BRs of 281 probands with BRCA1/BRCA2 wild-type hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome.

Results
PGVs were discovered in 22 (45.8%) of the 48 BRs of the PGV-positive probands and in 14 (2.2%) of 634 BRs of the PGV-negative probands. Eleven PGVs on high-risk BRCA1, BRCA2, and TP53 genes were present only in BRs and not in the probands (probands vs BRs in Fisher exact test; p = 0.0104; odds ratio [OR] = 0.000 [0.000–0.5489 of 95% confidence interval]), partly due to the nature of the selection criteria. The enrichment of high-risk PGVs among BRs was also significant as compared with a non-cancer East Asian population (p = 0.0016; OR = 3.0791 [1.5521–5.6694]). PGV prevalence, risk class of gene, and genotype concordance were unaffected by the cancer history among BRs.

Conclusion
These findings imply the necessity to construct a novel testing scheme to complement cascade testing.
Mindfulness in Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Can the Use of a Mindfulness Diary Positively Influence the Therapeutic Outcome of Orthopedic Rehabilitation?
Authors: Schäffer Franziska , Jansen Petra 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Objectives
Mindfulness is a proven therapeutic practice for reducing anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, which are factors that influence the success of hip/knee replacement surgery. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of mindfulness bibliotherapy in rehabilitation on anxiety, depression, and health status. The objective was to determine whether there is a connection between the level of mindfulness before rehabilitation and the health status after rehabilitation.

Method
Ninety-three patients (Mage = 63.34, SD = 10.49) from an outpatient rehabilitation clinic participated in the study. Forty-three patients were included in the mindfulness bibliotherapy group, and 45 were included in the waitlist control group. Anxiety, depression (both measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), quality of life (measured with the SF-36), and walking ability (measured with the Timed “Up and Go”-Test), as well as orthopedic measurements and dispositional mindfulness, were measured before and after the intervention. A follow-up measurement was carried out 4 weeks after the end of rehabilitation.

Results
A significant interaction effect between test time (pre- and post-test) and group (mindfulness bibliotherapy and waitlist control group) was detected for the measurement of Anxiety. The Anxiety score decreased in the intervention group from the pre-test to the post-test and the follow-up. In addition, the five subscales of dispositional mindfulness, age, and gender predicted mental health status (measured with the mental health scale of the SF-36) at the end of rehabilitation, F(7, 85) = 2.52, p = 0.021, even though no individual predictor reached significance.

Conclusions
Mindfulness diary practice can be a helpful therapy approach to support patients and to regain the goal of full capacity for working life and everyday life after surgery. Further studies need to investigate more intensively the relationships between the mode of action of mindfulness interventions in the setting of orthopedic rehabilitation.

Preregistration
This study was preregistered in OSF (https://osf.io/4tmwq/).
Market Resilience Unveiled: Insights from Quantile Time Frequency Connectedness into Emerging Countries Stock Indices
Authors: Kayral İhsan Erdem , Bozkurt Melike Aktaş , Loukil Sahar , Jeribi Ahmed 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis study provides an in-depth analysis of the dynamic connectedness among BRICS-plus stock indices, focusing on three distinct periods: pre-COVID-19 era, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Utilizing the Quantile Vector Autoregressive (QVAR) connectivity approach, our methodology starts with the median quantile and systematically expands to various quantiles. This systematic progression allows us to comprehensively examine the temporal risk characteristics and interconnections across specific quantiles, enhancing our understanding through frequency domain analysis. Our findings reveal significant changes in the total connectedness index (TCI) and the roles of individual indices as either net transmitters or receivers of shocks during different crises. Particularly noteworthy is the resilience demonstrated by indices such as JTOPI, BVSP, TASI, and RTSI against risk transmission amidst the pandemic. Conversely, during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, BSE30, JTOPI, and ADX exhibited varying level of resilience. These insights underscore the sensitivity of financial markets to geopolitical events and highlight the importance of tailored risk management and investment strategies. The implications of our study are crucial for financial entities and policymakers aiming to optimize frameworks for market stability and risk mitigation in the face of global crises.
Seeing Beyond the Individual: Unveiling the Hidden Dynamics of Sexual Revictimisation in Regional and Rural Areas
Authors: Corbett Emily , Power Jennifer , Theobald Jacqui , Hooker Leesa , Billett Paulina , Edmonds Lee , Fisher Christopher 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Introduction
Sexual revictimisation has detrimental health outcomes for women; yet, little is known about this experience in regional/rural areas. Guided by a Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach, we explore sexual assault counsellor perspectives on the revictimisation experiences of their clients and consider what conditions enable sexual revictimisation to be perpetrated within regional/rural spaces.

Method
This paper reports findings from a workshop held in September 2021 with counsellors (N = 27) from a sexual violence response organisation servicing regional and rural communities in Victoria, Australia.

Results
Findings from this study reveal that geographically and socially isolated spaces, cultures of victim-blaming, structural disadvantage and systemic revictimisation facilitated men in perpetrating sexual violence in local and specific ways. These material-discursive forces were thereby involved in the co-constitution of sexual revictimisation as a phenomenon.

Conclusion
It is imperative that revictimisation research and policy examine the multiple and complex material-discursive forces that co-constitute sexual violence experiences.

Policy Implications
Investigating the complex network of forces prevalent in sexual revictimisation experiences prompts us to transcend potentially victim-blaming explanations and detrimental policy measures focused solely on the individual. Instead, this approach cultivates a deeper appreciation for the divergent dynamics, agents and processes at play. It underscores the demand for more sophisticated research and policy interventions that grasp the complexity of revictimisation experiences.
A strongly convergent algorithm for solving split equality problems beyond monotonicity
Authors: Mewomo Oluwatosin Temitope , Uzor Victor Amarachi , Gibali Aviv 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we focus on some split inverse problems, namely the split equality variational inequalities and common fixed point problems, and combine various operator theory techniques to establish minimum-norm strong convergence for our proposed method. We present two strong convergent results with (and without) reference to the monotonicity property of the cost operators. Our convergence analyses assume very mild conditions and thus generalize and extend recent related results in the literature. Furthermore, several numerical examples illustrate the practical potentials and advantages of our proposed algorithm.