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Predictors of long‐term memory and network connectivity 10 years after anterior temporal lobe resection
Authors: Fleury Marine N. , Binding Lawrence P. , Taylor Peter , Xiao Fenglai , Giampiccolo Davide , Caciagli Lorenzo , Buck Sarah , Winston Gavin P. , Thompson Pamela J. , Baxendale Sallie , Koepp Matthias J. , Duncan John S. , Sidhu Meneka K. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectiveAnterior temporal lobe resection (ATLR) effectively controls seizures in medically refractory temporal lobe epilepsy but risks significant episodic memory decline. Beyond 1 year postoperatively, the influence of preoperative clinical factors on episodic memory and long‐term network plasticity remain underexplored. Ten years post‐ATLR, we aimed to determine biomarkers of successful memory network reorganization and establish presurgical features' lasting impact on memory function.MethodsTwenty‐five ATLR patients (12 left‐sided) and 10 healthy controls underwent a memory‐encoding functional magnetic resonance imaging paradigm alongside neuropsychometry 10 years postsurgery. Generalized psychophysiological interaction analyses modeled network functional connectivity of words/faces remembered, seeding from the medial temporal lobes (MTLs). Differences in successful memory connectivity were assessed between controls and left/right ATLR. Multivariate regressions and mixed‐effect models probed preoperative phenotypes' effects on long‐term memory outcomes.ResultsTen years post‐ATLR, lower baseline functioning (verbal and performance intelligence quotient) and a focal memory impairment preoperatively predicted worse long‐term memory outcomes. Poorer verbal memory was significantly associated with longer epilepsy duration and earlier onset age. Relative to controls, successful word and face encoding involved increased functional connectivity from both or remnant MTL seeds and contralesional parahippocampus/hippocampus after left/right ATLR. Irrespective of surgical laterality, successful memory encoding correlated with increased MTL‐seeded connectivity to frontal (bilateral insula, right anterior cingulate), right parahippocampal, and bilateral fusiform gyri. Ten years postsurgery, better memory performance was correlated with contralateral frontal plasticity, which was disrupted with longer epilepsy duration.SignificanceOur findings underscore the enduring nature of functional network reorganizations to provide long‐term cognitive support. Ten years post‐ATLR, successful memory formation featured stronger connections near resected areas and contralateral regions. Preoperative network disruption possibly influenced effectiveness of postoperative plasticity. These findings are crucial for enhancing long‐term memory prediction and strategies for lasting memory rehabilitation.
Emerging Ideas. Suicidal ideation among partnered U.S. adults by sexual identity
Authors: VanBergen Alexandra M. , Dush Claire Kamp , Manning Wendy 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectiveWe estimate the prevalence of suicidal ideation among partnered U.S. adults overall and by sexual identity using a population‐representative sample of cohabiting and married adults.BackgroundIntimate partner problems and other aspects of intimate relationships are substantial precipitating factors to suicide. Even so, there are currently no family‐based interventions targeting suicide risk among adults; this may be because little is known as to how prevalent suicidal ideation and behaviors are in the context of intimate relationships. Sexually diverse adults show higher proportions of suicidal ideation than heterosexual adults.MethodWeighted logistic regression was used to analyze data from a subsample of the National Couples' Health and Time Study (n = 3,618), a population‐representative sample of cohabiting and married adults. Unadjusted and model‐adjusted prevalence estimates for suicidal ideation (thoughts and plans) were calculated.ResultsThe model adjusted prevalence estimates for suicide thoughts and plans were similar to estimates among general population samples. Bisexual and queer+ respondents had double the odds of reporting suicide thoughts and plans compared with gay, lesbian, and heterosexual respondents.ConclusionsCohabiting and married adults showed a similar prevalence of suicidal ideation as the general population. Bisexual and queer+ adults are a growing U.S. population and require unique attention because they confront higher suicide risk compared with not only heterosexual but also gay and lesbian adults.ImplicationsFamily‐based interventions are needed to target suicidal ideations and behaviors among adults, including those who are married or cohabiting. Sexually diverse adults should not be treated as a monolithic group when tailoring interventions for sexually diverse populations.
Influence of direct foaming methods on the early performance and microstructure of metakaolin‐based foam geopolymers
Authors: Chen Dawei , Zhang Yajun , Wang Wenxin , Shi Yangpiaoxue , Mao Jiaxi , Liu Yi , Yan Dongming , Chen Shikun 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis study aims to explore the influence of direct foaming methods on the early‐stage performance and microstructure of metakaolin‐based geopolymer foam. Metakaolin is utilized as the primary silica–aluminum raw material, with various foaming methods employed to produce metakaolin‐based foam geopolymers exhibiting different dry apparent density gradients. The investigation encompasses an assessment of hardening time, early‐stage compressive strength development, and water absorption behavior of the foam geopolymers. Employing scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for microscopic morphology analysis, mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), and hot disk transient plane source method for chemical structure analysis, the study delves into the underlying mechanisms. Results reveal that the early compressive strength development of metakaolin‐based foam geopolymer is notably rapid, with the hydrogen peroxide foaming method demonstrating the swiftest performance. Among foam geopolymers of equivalent density levels, those produced via physical foaming exhibit the highest compressive strength, while those utilizing silicon carbide foaming display the lowest. Across different foaming methods, the foam geopolymer consistently demonstrates specific trends in pore structure characteristics, with a predominance of macropores in the low‐density range and gel nanopores in the high‐density range.
Linguistic influences on comprehensibility and accentedness in second language Korean speech
Authors: Isbell Daniel R. , Lee Junkyu , Jang Juhyun 
Published: July 2024

AbstractA considerable body of research has investigated the influence of linguistic variables on comprehensibility and accentedness in L2 speech. However, studies on this topic have overwhelmingly focused on L2 English, with little known about other L2s. This study investigated linguistic influences on accentedness and comprehensibility in L2 Korean. Participants included 198 L2 Korean speakers of varying proficiency levels and L1 and 82 L1 Korean listeners from South Korea. The speakers completed a monologic speaking task and their speech samples were coded for phonological, lexical, grammatical, and fluency variables. Listener ratings indicated speakers were perceived as more comprehensible than they were nativelike, but the correlation between the two was extremely strong (r = 0.90). Regression models using linguistic variables to predict comprehensibility and accentedness yielded R2 values of 0.71 and 0.65, respectively. Most linguistic variables had similar influences on comprehensibility and accentedness, with some notable exceptions: intonational phrasing errors and lexical diversity predicted comprehensibility, but not accentedness.
Skin cancer risk after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Mansilla‐Polo Miguel , López‐Davia Javier , De Unamuno‐Bustos Blanca , Martín‐Torregrosa Daniel , Abril‐Pérez Carlos , Ezzatvar Yasmin , Botella‐Estrada Rafael 
Published: July 2024

AbstractHematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has improved outcomes for severe hematologic, malignant, and immune disorders, yet poses an increased risk of subsequent malignancies. This study aimed to examine the risk of skin cancer following HSCT and identify potential risk factors. The search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases until December 2023. Cohort studies reporting standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) for post‐HSCT skin cancer or investigating risk factors were included. SIRs, or hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence interval (CI), were calculated using random‐effects inverse‐variance models. Outcome endpoints were SIRs of skin cancer post‐HSCT and risk factors, including gender, chronic graft‐versus‐host disease (cGVHD), voriconazole exposure, and total body irradiation (TBI). Twenty‐six studies involving 164,944 HSCT recipients (allogeneic HSCT, n = 68,637; autologous HSCT, n = 95,435; mean age: 38.5 ± 13.8 years; 71,354 females [43.3%]) were analyzed. Overall, SIR for skin cancer post‐HSCT was 7.21 (95% CI 3.98–13.08), with SIRs of 2.25 (95% CI: 1.37–3.68) for autologous HSCT, and 10.18 (95% CI 5.07–20.43) for allogeneic HSCT. Risk factors for skin cancer risk included cGVHD (HR = 2.86 [95% CI: 2.01–4.07]), specifically for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (HR = 1.80 [95% CI: 1.31–2.46] and HR = 3.68 [95% CI: 2.39–5.68], respectively), male gender (HR = 1.56 [95% CI: 1.15–2.13]), especially for SCC (HR = 1.70 [95% CI: 1.03–2.80]), and voriconazole exposure (HR = 2.01 [95% CI: 1.12–3.61]). TBI showed no statistically significant association with subsequent skin cancer (HR = 1.12 [95% CI: 0.73–1.71]). These findings highlight the importance of rigorous skin cancer surveillance and preventive strategies in HSCT recipients, particularly in male individuals undergoing allogeneic transplants and those with identifiable risk factors, to enable early detection and intervention.
Biogeography and evolution of the Cerrado endemic avifauna
Authors: Lopes Leonardo Esteves , Silva José Maria Cardoso 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimEndemicity is one of the main indicators to describe and compare regional biotas. Endemic species can originate from inter‐ or intra‐regional speciation, but few studies have measured the relative contribution of these two mechanisms in the assembly of regional biotas. We investigated the relative contributions of inter‐ and intra‐regional speciation in assembling the endemic avifauna of the Cerrado, the largest South American savanna region. We also tested hypotheses about the relationships between habitat preferences with range size and evolutionary age, as well as whether the biogeographical relationships between the Cerrado and neighbouring regions are randomly distributed around the region.LocationCerrado, central South America.TaxonBirds.MethodsWe used distributional and phylogenetic data of Cerrado endemic birds.ResultsThe proportion of endemic species in the Cerrado region is relatively low, when compared to other organisms living in the same region. Furthermore, we found that inter‐regional speciation is the primary factor promoting bird endemism in the Cerrado and that sister species of Cerrado endemics are concentrated in northwestern (forest species) and southwestern (nonforest species) South America. We also found that nonforest endemic bird species do not necessarily have larger geographical ranges than forest endemic species; however, nonforest endemic species are evolutionarily older than forest species.Main conclusionsThe assembly of the Cerrado endemic avifauna is complex and idiosyncratic. The intricate history of the Cerrado endemic avifauna suggests that it is constantly exchanging species with its neighbouring regions. Due to its high ecological heterogeneity, the Cerrado ecosystems are capable of harbouring populations of both endemic and non‐endemic species acquired during periods of significant biotic exchange.
Association between masticatory function and depression in older adults: Results from NHANES 2009 to 2018
Authors: Wei Xindi , Zhang Xiaomeng , Zhang Xiao , Chen Ruiying , Tonetti Maurizio S. , Shi Junyu , Lai Hongchang 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimDepression is prevalent among older adults. Although the number of missing teeth is considered to be associated with depression, the relationship between masticatory function, which is usually indicated by functional tooth units (FTUs), and depression in older adults remains unclear.Materials and MethodsThis study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009–2018. The number of FTUs was defined as pairs of opposing natural and artificial teeth. Depression was accessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ‐9), and participants who scored ≥10 on PHQ‐9 were diagnosed with depression. Logistic regression analyses, propensity score matching (PSM) analyses and subgroup analyses were conducted to assess the association between FTU and depression.ResultsThe analysis included 5764 individuals over 60 years. An association between FTU and the risk of depression among older adults was detected (odds ratio [OR] = 0.951, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.915–0.989), suggesting protective roles of more FTUs. Significant increase in the risk of depression in 0 ≤ FTUs ≤ 3 was observed compared with 10 ≤ FTUs ≤ 12 (OR = 1.819, 95% CI 1.157–2.858). However, no significant increase in the risk of depression in 4 ≤ FTUs ≤ 9 was found. After PSM, significant increase in the risk of depression in 0 ≤ FTUs ≤ 3 was still detected compared with 4 ≤ FTUs ≤ 12 (OR = 1.484, 95% CI 1.030–2.136). Subgroup analyses demonstrated consistent results in all subgroups, except for individuals aged 76–80 and drinking regularly.ConclusionsThe findings suggested the association between impaired masticatory function and the risk of depression among older adults. Longitudinal studies are needed to elucidate the role of masticatory function impairment in the development of depression further.
Macroscopic and microscopic morphological characteristics of gelatinous egg masses (egg veils) of yellow goosefish Lophius litulon (Lophiiformes; Lophiidae)
Authors: Ishikawa Tomoya , Nakaya Mitsuhiro , Eno Yuta , Takatsu Tetsuya 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWe recorded the morphological characteristics and effect of preservation methods on the structure of the egg veils of Lophius litulon found in field investigations. The egg veils were characterized as translucent sheet‐shape with parallel opaque creases spaced approximately 2 cm apart. The egg veils were found to be composed of pentagonal or hexagonal chambers with rounded corners arranged in one layer, and each chamber enveloped one to three embryos. Cryopreservation is recommended to prevent structural changes in the egg veil rather than ethanol solution and neutral buffered formalin solution.
Preface to the special issue “Pain”
Authors: Vaughan Christopher W. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis preface introduces the Journal of Neurochemistry Special Issue on pain research. While acute pain provides important sensory information, which aids in the protection of an organism, it can in some cases transition into a chronic state. Unfortunately, chronic pain is a highly disabling state characterised by intense and abnormal pain sensations, which are exacerbated by problematic psychosocial disturbances that are poorly treated by current drugs. This issue includes several reviews that address current issues spanning basic to clinical research on a range of pain syndromes. Also included is a collection of basic research articles investigating important aspects of pain signalling through to whole body aspects of pain integration.
Addressing difficulties with abstract thinking for low‐literate, low‐income consumers through marketplace literacy: A bottom‐up approach to consumer and marketing education
Authors: Viswanathan Madhu , Jaikumar Saravana , Sreekumar Arun , Dutta Shantanu , Duhachek Adam 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWe examine a bottom‐up approach to consumer and marketing education for subsistence consumers, that is, those with low income and relatively lower literacy levels. They face a variety of cognitive and other constraints, with difficulty in abstract thinking being a central issue that is critical for effective decision‐making. We study the impact of marketplace literacy education, with its unique bottom‐up approach, on abstract thinking in the consumer domain. We test the effectiveness of a bottom‐up educational approach, which covers concrete examples before abstract concepts, compared to the reverse sequence of a top‐down approach. We find that the bottom‐up approach in marketplace literacy education leads to more abstract thinking in the consumer domain compared to a top‐down approach. We discuss the implications of this research for consumer affairs.
Unobserved Performance of Hedge Funds
Authors: AGARWAL VIKAS , RUENZI STEFAN , WEIGERT FLORIAN 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACTWe investigate hedge fund firms’ unobserved performance (UP), measured as the risk‐adjusted return difference between a firm's reported gross return and its portfolio return inferred from its disclosed long‐equity holdings. Firms with high UP outperform those with low UP by 6.36% per annum on a risk‐adjusted basis. UP is negatively associated with a firm's trading costs and positively associated with intraquarter trading in equity positions, derivatives usage, short selling, and confidential holdings. We show that limited investor attention can delay investors’ response to UP and lead to longer lived predictability of fund firm performance.
Wikilegality and legal consciousness1
Authors: NELKEN DAVID 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis article begins by commenting on recent work on legal consciousness, concentrating especially on the pioneering work of Patricia Ewick and Susan Silbey and later commentary, including research by Ayelet Oz that attempts to extend their ideas to cases of non‐state private ordering such as Wikipedia. It goes on to outline some of the distinctive features of Wikipedia's legal system and its ambivalence about (state) law and discusses the objections to what is called ‘wikilawyering’. To illustrate ‘wikilegality’, it offers a brief examination of how a dispute develops and is processed. The article concludes with some brief comments about what this case study can tell us about Ewick and Silbey's claims about hegemonic legality.
Determining the relationship between oral health and physical function in elderly people
Authors: Cicek Tunay , Temel Ugur Burak , Keskin Tahir , Baskurt Ferdi , Ermis Rabia Banu 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundPoor oral conditions in the elderly may have numerous effects on general health, including physical fitness and performance.ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the relationship between oral health and physical function in elderly people.MethodsPhysical function and oral health parameters were compared using parametric comparison tests and Pearson correlation analyses. In addition, principal components analysis, hierarchical clustering and multidimensional scaling analysis clustered the patients' physical and oral health scores. The relationship between the groups was also determined using decision tree analysis.ResultsA total of 112 elderly patients participated in the study. Grip strength (GS) was higher in patients with high chewing ability, and Timed Up and Go (TUG) scores were lower in the high oral health group (p < .05). GS was correlated with Decay, Missing, and Filled Teeth Index (DMFT) and the number of remaining and functional teeth (p < .05). According to principal component analysis, it was seen that there were three components (oral, functional and quality of life (QoL) parameters), and the features that were related to each other were gathered together. TUG and GS showed the highest relative importance among physical function criteria in the classification based on chewing ability. They were GS and physical activity for oral health‐related QoL.ConclusionIn the elderly, higher physical function parameters, especially GS may be an indicator of a better oral health and oral health‐related QoL. Preventive physical rehabilitation practices, in addition to oral treatments, may be effective in improving oral health in the elderly.
Ethnodoxy and Immigration Attitudes in the Middle East/North Africa
Authors: Ridge Hannah M. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractMigration is a prevalent social concern in the Middle East/North Africa. In addition to emigration, the countries struggle to incorporate immigrant and transiting populations. This article examines the influence of ethnodoxy—the linking of Arab and Muslim identity—on public opinion on immigrants and migration in the MENA region. Using original surveys of Egyptian and Moroccan Muslims from February and May–June 2023, it shows the more ethnodoxic respondents are, the more likely they are to hold anti‐immigrant views. These results are consistent with the principle that social identity complexity encourages tolerance and change acceptance. Thus, this study contributes to the growing literature on comparative race and ethnic politics and to the understanding of religion's role in political attitude formation.
Exotic wild boars and native wild guinea pigs maintain plant diversity in Argentinean coastal grasslands by decreasing plant dominance
Authors: Rocca Camila , Pascual Jesús , Diaz de Astarloa Clara , Daleo Pedro , Iribarne Oscar , Alberti Juan 
Published: July 2024

AbstractQuestionIn productive grasslands highly dominated by a single plant species, herbivores can promote overall plant diversity. Wild boars (Sus scrofa) often decrease species diversity, alter regeneration and change community composition in their native and invader ranges while digging and uprooting vegetation for feeding. In addition, wild guinea pigs (Cavia aperea), a small vertebrate herbivore native to South America, concentrate their feeding activities in open patches where they also affect plant diversity, biomass and composition. In this context, can wild‐boar disturbances promote plant diversity in herbaceous systems characterized by a highly dominant species? Can native wild guinea pigs magnify these impacts?LocationCoastal grasslands and salt marshes of the northeastern part of the temperate Argentine pampas, that are dominated by native or exotic herbaceous species.MethodsWe first analyzed alpha‐ and beta‐diversity of plant assemblies in three natural coastal herbaceous areas, invaded by wild boars, through samplings (comparing disturbed and undisturbed areas) and experiments (using exclosures and control plots). Then, we analyzed whether wild guinea pigs could affect patch recovery (alpha‐ and beta‐diversity) after wild‐boar disturbances in one site.ResultsWild boars enhanced alpha‐diversity (compared to undisturbed areas) but had no significant effect on beta‐diversity. Nevertheless, wild guinea pigs feeding on wild‐boar disturbances increased between‐patch heterogeneity in species composition (i.e., beta‐diversity).ConclusionWild boars remove vegetation in patches that, without subsequent wild‐guinea‐pig herbivory, dominant species rapidly recover. Wild‐guinea‐pig herbivory allows different subordinate species to peak at different disturbed patches, contributing to larger species richness at larger scales in areas otherwise occupied by highly dominant plant species. In a wider context, these results imply that the joint action of different‐sized exotic and native herbivores can help to maintain plant species diversity in highly plant‐dominated grasslands.