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Geriatricians’ role in the management of aortic stenosis in frail older patients: a decade later
Authors: Ungar Andrea , Rivasi Giulia , Testa Giuseppe Dario , Boureau Anne Sophie , Mattace-Raso Francesco , Martínez-Sellés Manuel , Bo Mario , Petrovic Mirko , Werner Nikos , Benetos Athanase ,   on behalf of the EuGMS Special Interest Group on Cardiovascular Medicine
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Introduction
Increasing evidence supports the implementation of geriatric assessment in the workup of older patients with aortic stenosis (AS). In 2012, an online European survey revealed that geriatricians were rarely involved in the assessment of candidates for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). After a “call to action” for early involvement of geriatricians in AS evaluation, the survey was repeated in 2022. Our aim was to investigate whether geriatricians’ role changed in the last decade.

Methods
Online survey conducted between December 16th, 2021, and December 15th, 2022. All members of the European Geriatric Medicine Society were invited to participate. The survey included 26 questions regarding geriatricians’ experience with AS and TAVI.

Results
Among 193 respondents (79.8% geriatricians), 73 (38%) reported to be involved in AS evaluation at least once a week. During 2 years prior to the survey, 43 (22.3%) had referred > 50% of their patients with severe AS for TAVI. Age influenced TAVI referral in a considerable proportion of respondents (36.8%). TAVI candidates were mainly referred to specialised cardiac centres with multidisciplinary teams (91.8%), including (47.2%) or not including (44.6%) a geriatrician. A total of 38.9% of respondents reported to be part of a multidisciplinary heart team. Geriatricians were less frequently involved (37%) than cardiologists (89.6%) and surgeons (53.4%) in pre-procedural TAVI management. Cardiologists were more frequently involved (85.5%) than geriatricians (33.7%) and surgeons (26.9%) in post-procedural management.

Conclusions
Geriatricians’ involvement in AS management and multidisciplinary heart teams remains scarce. More efforts should be devoted to implement geriatricians’ role in AS decision-making.
A unified approach for breast cancer discrimination using metasurface-based microwave technology
Authors: Youssef Kyrillos , Abo-Zahhad Mohammed , Kanaya Haruichi , Abd El-Malek Ahmed H. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractMultifocal (MF) and multicentric (MC) breast cancers are more likely to be aggressive than unifocal (UF) breast tumors, and they are linked to high recurrence probability, lymph node metastases, and low survival rates. Metastasis is the process through which cancer cells spread to different body areas. Although the longevity of patients with metastatic breast cancer is high, it is restricted by the growth of brain metastases. Medical imaging techniques have inherent limits. Hence, a precise and sensitive substitution is required. Because microwave imaging is portable, non-ionizing, and affordable, it has become a viable method for the detection of breast cancer. As far as we know, this is the first research aiming at discriminating MF and MC breast cancers from UF ones. This proposal presents a $$2\times 2$$

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planar metasurface-based array antenna in the Industrial Scientific Medical frequency band at 2.4 GHz. The proposed array configuration significantly enhanced the gain to 4 dBi rather than a single element at 50 Ω. The geometric arrangement of the four antenna elements is optimized to discriminate the critical stage of breast cancers (UF, MF, or MC). As the proposed structure does not surround the breast, it contributes to a higher degree of comfort than the conventional antenna configurations. The magnitude and phase of S-parameters of the backscattered signals are analyzed in this research.
Insights of ecological resilience in Caatinga assemblages – landscape configuration drives Chrysomeloidea (Coleoptera) diversity in a seasonally dry tropical forest
Authors: Salomão Renato Portela , Alvarado Fredy , Dália Maia Artur Campos , Oliveira Denize Wgliana Gervasio de , Linzmeier Adelita Maria , Iannuzzi Luciana 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSeasonally Dry Tropical Forests (SDTFs) have long suffered from chronic, intensive and extensive landscape transformations due to human activities, challenging biodiversity conservation in this biome. The Caatinga is the largest Neotropical SDTF, serving as an excellent model to understand how land use changes modulate ecological communities. In this study, we assessed the effects of landscape configuration and composition on the abundance and diversity of Chrysomeloidea in a region of Caatinga. We sampled beetles in 10 landscape units, in which we measured landscape configuration (patch size, edge density) and composition (landscape diversity, patch richness). Hill numbers (q0, q1, q2) were used to analyze the diversities of Chrysomeloidea. A total of 484 individuals belonging to 82 species were collected. Landscape configuration affected Chrysomeloidea assemblages with a positive correlation between edge density and Chrysomeloidea diversity. We provide a new perspective regarding the spatial distribution of Chrysomeloidea in Caatinga and conclude that landscape configuration, but not composition, directly affects Chrysomeloidea assemblages.
Inertial oscillation modelling of low-level jets: an application to the complex terrain and double-nosed wind profiles
Authors: Barbano Francesco , Leo Laura Sandra , Brogno Luigi , Di Sabatino Silvana 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This study investigates the role of inertial oscillations in the evolution of a nocturnal Low-Level Jet (LLJ) in complex terrain and explores the impacts of local perturbations on wind dynamics. Specifically, a conceptual model based on inertial oscillations (Van de Wiel et al. J Atmos Sci 67(8):2679–2689 (2010)) is used to replicate the evolution of an LLJ in a gentle-sloping valley ensuring to capture its long-period dynamics under weak synoptic forcing. The analysis is performed on an already-analysed case study from the Mountain Terrain Atmospheric Modeling and Observations (MATERHORN) data set, taking advantage of the known local flow characteristics and the existence of a temporary anomaly in the LLJ shape called double-nosed LLJ. In an attempt to capture this last flow feature, a model modification is introduced, revealing appropriate to capture the double-nosed shape of the LLJ. Further observational studies will be needed to corroborate the operational use of this model and explore its application potential in different wind and energy sectors.
Product Quality in the Circular Economy: A Systematic Review of its Definition and Contexts in Scientific Literature
Authors: Bayram Berfin , Deserno Linda , Greiff Kathrin 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn the context of the Circular Economy (CE), quality is one of the most widely used keywords, but generally perceived as an ambiguous term without further definition or explanation. The present paper analyzes the use of the term product quality in the context of the CE through a systematic literature review including 132 peer-reviewed journal articles. The results reveal that the term quality, although not always explicitly defined, is associated with a variety of topics, namely market value, customer perspective, functionality, technical attributes, longevity, R-strategies and design, and environmental aspects. The aforementioned topics are used in different application contexts and partly show reciprocal relationships amongst each other. They further refer to the three sustainability perspectives (environmental, economic and social). The quantification of quality is observed to be rather limited and mainly based on assumptions. When it is quantified, technical properties, functionality and longevity are most frequently mentioned aspects, which are used within circularity or environmental impact assessment. While acknowledging the limitations arising from the scope of the included studies, which may be influenced by the keywords chosen, the review revealed that quality in the CE literature is complex and ambiguous. Therefore, for future research, we recommend authors to clearly define quality and its characteristics in the context of their respective research. By doing so, a better interpretation and comparability of the results can be achieved.
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Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome: genotype–phenotype review and case of intra-familial heterogeneity
Authors: Wakim Victor , Dassouki Mohammad El , Azar Ahlam , Hani Abeer , Mehawej Cybel , Chouery Eliane , Baroudi Marie-Jeanne , Wakim Gerard 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWoodhouse-Sakati syndrome (WSS) is a rare eponymous disease described by Drs. Woodhouse and Sakati in 1983 as a syndrome of hypogonadism, alopecia, diabetes mellitus, intellectual disability, and ECG abnormalities. A couple of years later, a variant in the gene DCAF17 (DDB1 and CUL4-associated factor 17) was labeled as the founder mutation in most cases of WSS in the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East. Reports around the world started to emerge on variable presentations of the syndrome, expanding its phenotypic spectrum. In addition, the discovery of new variants in the same gene grew our understanding of this multi-systemic syndrome. Genotype and phenotype expansion is increasing with the growing number of diagnosed cases owing to the availability and advances in clinical genetic testing. This review describes the current understanding of the DCAF17 gene with its molecular implication in WSS. We also provide an extensive analysis of the documented genetic changes associated with the syndrome, describing the geographical prevalence of these genetic variations. Additionally, we examine the disorder’s extensive manifestations and clinical presentations and describe a case of intra-familial phenotypic heterogeneity.
An overview on occurrence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in food chain with special emphasis on human health ailments
Authors: Sombiri Sombiri , Balhara Namrata , Attri Deepak , Kharb Isha , Giri Arup 
Published: July 2024

AbstractPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), pervasive organic compounds stemming from combustion processes and industrial activities, have raised significant concerns due to their ubiquitous presence in the environment and potential impact on human health. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the physiological effects of PAHs on diverse human body systems. Extensively studied for their respiratory toxicity, inhalation exposure to PAHs is associated with asthma, bronchitis, and impaired lung function. Moreover, certain PAHs are identified as carcinogens, heightening the risk of lung cancer. The cardiovascular system is also vulnerable to PAH exposure, as evidence suggests their contribution to oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction, pivotal in cardiovascular disease development. PAHs exhibit endocrine-disrupting properties, influencing hormone levels and disrupting reproductive health, correlating with fertility issues, adverse birth outcomes, and developmental abnormalities. Understanding PAH-induced toxicity mechanisms is crucial for developing mitigation strategies. PAHs can directly interact with cellular components, modulate gene expression, induce oxidative stress, and cause DNA damage, leading to cellular dysfunction and apoptosis. This review underscores the ongoing need for research to fully elucidate the physiological effects of PAH exposure on human health. By synthesizing current knowledge, it aims to raise awareness of potential health risks associated with PAHs and stress the importance of preventive measures to reduce exposure. Ultimately, a comprehensive understanding of PAH-induced physiological impacts will inform the development of effective interventions and policies to safeguard human health in environments where PAH contamination is prevalent.
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Constructing emotional meanings about Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil during the Covid-19 pandemic on twitter
Authors: Giacomozzi Andréia Isabel , Vitali Marieli Mezari , Presotto Gabrielle Cristine , Vidal Gabriela Pereira , de Andrade Gomes Marcela 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAiming to debate the the power of the counter-mobilization that emerged on Twitter during the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil, we carried out a documental study on Twitter collecting texts and images associated with the #BolsonaroGenocida hashtag, between March 13 and June 6 of 2021, a period in which intense public demonstrations took place against the Bolsonaro’s government in the country. We analysed 1243 tweets and 503 images, identifying the main contents anchored and objectified by the hashtags, revealing the various dimensions that compose the social representations associated with Bolsonaro and his management during the pandemic. The tweets’ contents comprehend the social and political demonstration arising from part of the Brazilian people against the actions taken by the president of Brazil during the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to thousands of deaths that could have been avoided; regarding the images, the results point out an emotional anchoring of Bolsonaro’s image to death. It is therefore important to demarcate the nature of Twitter as an specific platform for the mobilization of SR through the sharing of images and texts, which ends up evoking emotions that contribute to accentuating the social identity of the group that is expressed.
Evidence of humpback whale calving in south-west Western Australia
Authors: Jolliffe Capri , Russell Grace , McPherson Craig , Elsdon Brodie 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAn understanding of the spatial and temporal range of marine mammals, and identification of habitats that support critical behaviours is fundamental for effective species management and conservation. The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), while considered to be recovered in Australian waters, is subject to increasing levels of anthropogenic pressure across its migratory range. Historically, the Western Australian (WA) population has been known to calf in the north-west of WA in the Kimberley region (15–18° S), with recent records of calving extending as far south as Exmouth, Western Australia (21–22° S). This paper presents recent evidence of humpback whale calves being born over 1500 km further south in southwest WA (33–34° S), along their northern migratory route, including live sightings of neonates, and strandings of deceased neonate calves. The presence of neonates outside of known calving grounds presents challenges for species conservation and management with effective mitigation and management of anthropogenic pressures contingent on a contemporary understanding of species presence and behaviour. Further, there is considerable concern for the viability of calves this far south on their migratory route where water temperatures are cooler and sheltered areas for resting are more limited.
Effect of abiotic and biotic elicitors on vincristine accumulation in endosperm derived in vitro cultures in Catharanthus roseous (L.) G. Don
Authors: Patil Jitendra Gopichand , Nikam Tukaram Dayaram , Shinde Rohini Avinash , Ahire Mahendra Laxman 
Published: July 2024

AbstractCatharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don (Apocynaceae) is a well-studied herb renowned for its in vitro culture as a source of the anti-cancer alkaloid, vincristine. However, despite the recognized advantages of triploid cells over diploid cells in terms of productivity, the triploid endosperm tissue of this important medicinal plant has not been utilized for in vitro culture initiation. In this investigation, zygotic embryos and endosperm tissues were cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with various combinations of auxins and cytokinins. The medium containing 2.50 µM 6-Benzyladenine (BA) and 1.25 µM 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) proved to be the most effective for callus and cell culture formation. Ploidy analysis using ploidy analyzer confirmed that the endosperm-derived callus exhibited mixoploid, while the embryo-derived callus remained diploid. Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC–MS) analysis of callus and cell cultures grown on MS media with different combinations of auxins, cytokinins, elicitors, and precursors (both biotic and abiotic) revealed the accumulation of vincristine. Notably, treatment with a biotic elicitor derived from Aspergillus niger (300 mg/l) demonstrated superior efficacy in promoting the maximum accumulation of vincristine in endosperm-derived callus and cell biomass. These findings hold promise for the sustainable production of the anti-cancer alkaloid vincristine from endosperm-derived callus and cell cultures of Catharanthus roseus.
New middle Eocene radiolarian species (Rhizaria, Polycystinea) from Blake Nose, subtropical western North Atlantic Ocean
Authors: Meunier Mathias , Danelian Taniel 
Published: July 2024

AbstractDiverse and well-preserved radiolarian assemblages were recovered from the middle Eocene sedimentary sequences drilled at Ocean Drilling Program Site 1051 (Leg 171B; western subtropical Atlantic). In addition to biostratigraphically important species, several unknown morphotypes were observed in this material, leading to the description of three new spumellarian species and 18 new nassellarian species. Described herein are: Periphaena petrushevskayae n. sp. (Phacodiscidae), Stylodictya oligodonta n. sp. (Trematodiscidae), Excentrosphaerella delicata n. sp. (Heliodiscidae), Eucyrtidium granatum n. sp. (Eucyrtidiidae), Dictyoprora echidna n. sp., Spirocyrtis matsuokai n. sp. (Artostrobiidae), Elaphospyris cordiformis n. sp., Elaphospyris quadricornis n. sp. (Cephalospyrididae), Ceratocyrtis oconnori n. sp. (Lophophaenidae), Botryocella? alectrida n. sp., Pylobotrys? bineti n. sp. (Pylobotrydidae), Lychnocanium cheni n. sp., Lychnocanium cingulatum n. sp., Lychnocanium croizoni n. sp., Lychnocanium forficula n. sp. (Lithochytrididae), Apoplanius hyalinus n. sp., Apoplanius cryptodirus n. sp. (Lophocyrtiidae), Albatrossidium messiaeni n. sp., Phormocyrtis microtesta n. sp., Cryptocarpium? judoka n. sp. (Pterocorythidae), and Thyrsocyrtis kamikuri n. sp. (Theocotylidae). Biostratigraphic information is provided for each new species. In addition, we re-describe and illustrate the morphological variability of a remarkable Pterocyrtidium species formerly published by Bütschli (1882a).UUID: http://zoobank.org/a01f7f03-73b0-458a-af7b-b85dc4666cc2
Does Urbanization Exacerbate Asymmetrical Changes in Precipitation at Divergent Time Scales in China?
Authors: Li Fanggang , Pan Xin , Xu Nan , Meng Xiangjin , Li Zhiqing , Guluzade Rufat , Dai Yang , Yang Yingbao 
Published: July 2024

AbstractUrbanization alters the thermal and dynamic environment of the local climate system, resulting in significant impacts on precipitation in both urban and adjacent areas. Nevertheless, there remains a significant gap in our understanding of urbanization‐induced effects on asymmetrical, symmetrical, and other precipitation patterns in urban agglomerations (UAs) with divergent background climates and geographic regions at different timescales. Specifically, this asymmetrical change pattern is characterized by an increase in heavy (or light) rainfall and a decrease in light (or heavy) rainfall. Here, we assessed the effects of urbanization on precipitation patterns across 18 UAs situated in diverse background climates and geographical areas in China at different timescales. The results demonstrate that urbanization predominantly alters precipitation patterns in UAs located in the humid region. Specifically, urbanization amplified asymmetrical changes in Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, Beibu Gulf, Middle Yangtze River, and Guanzhong, but exacerbated symmetrical changes in precipitation in some regions such as Chengdu‐Chongqing. Notably, the urbanization effect demonstrates greater significance at the hourly scale, as exemplified in the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, and Middle Yangtze River, where the urban impact is nearly twice as pronounced when compared to the daily scale. Moreover, urbanization had either no effect or has a negative impact on precipitation patterns in UAs located within continental and arid regions. This is related to the intensity of urbanization, background climate and complex topography. This finding implies that urban managers should consider the impact of urbanization on precipitation patterns in different contexts to provide scientific guidance for urban planning.
A Sediment Budget for a Sand Bed River Partitioned by Sand Fractions
Authors: Leonard Christina M. , Schmidt John C. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSediment budgets are widely used to measure reach‐scale sediment accumulation and evacuation. Such measurements, however, cannot determine when the disturbance is major and the measured sediment mass imbalance is reflective of a river adjusting to a new equilibrium state, as opposed to situations when the disturbance is minor, and the mass imbalance is reflective of a river adjusting within its existing behavioral regime. Sediment sorting among channels and floodplains can have a large effect on how a river responds to a disturbance. Fine sediment may accumulate in the floodplains while coarser sediment erodes from the channel bed. We demonstrate that if a sediment budget does not account for the different behavior and destination of grain sizes, the budget cannot reveal important channel adjustments. In this study, we evaluated how a sand bed river responded to increases in sediment supply by partitioning a sediment budget among silt/clay and five sand fractions. On average, 12 metric tons/meter (downstream)/year of sand was evacuated from the system, but sorting caused channel margins to behave differently from vegetated islands, revealing how a river can slightly narrow while in deficit. Floodplain shaving and bed coarsening evacuated sediment while channel geometry barely changed, consistent with a river adjusting to a minor disturbance within its behavioral regime. This study is an important reminder that sediment mass imbalance does not always lead to channel change. Mechanisms such as floodplain shaving and bed textural change help rivers absorb minor disturbances and resist channel change.
New Drag Force Formula of Bending Stems in Deriving Analytical Solutions of Velocity Profile for Flow Through Flexible Vegetation
Authors: Li Jin‐Jin , Wang Wei‐Jie , Dong Fei , Peng Wen‐Qi , Fan Jing‐Jing , Zhao Han‐Qing , Chou Qing‐Chuan , Huang Ai‐Ping 
Published: July 2024

AbstractInvestigations of water flow movements affected by vegetation is a research hotspot in vegetation ecological restoration. The theory and equations of the flow velocity distribution under the influence of rigid vegetation are relatively mature. This study proposes a new drag force equation that varies with the vegetation bending angle and a new analytical solution of the velocity profile. Comparisons between the model calculation and experimental data, results showed that this new proposed model produced accurate simulations for flow through flexible vegetation for various deflections. In addition, this analytical model was verified to be applicable to rigid vegetation without a bending angle. Moreover, the features of the parameters adopted in this analytical equation are discussed, and the empirical equation for these parameters are presented. This study further improves the research in the field of environmental fluid mechanics and can serve as a theoretical underpinning for the ecological restoration of river courses.