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Study on the characteristics and scenario simulation of land use change in the Chaohu Lake Basin, China
Authors: Ruan Yunfeng , Jiao Chunyu , Duan Yashu 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Effectively evaluating the historical and future land use/cover change (LUCC) is significant for effective land use planning and management, ecological conservation, and restoration. Taking the Chaohu Lake Basin (CLB) as the study area, GIS technology and geographic detector were used to quantitatively analyze the change characteristics and driving factors of LUCC under the three periods in 2000, 2010, and 2020 of the CLB. This study aimed to comprehend the alterations that have transpired over the last two decades. In addition, the PLUS model was utilized to forecast LUCC trends under three scenarios: natural development, urban development, and ecological protection by 2030 in the CLB. The results suggest a significant decrease of the cultivated land area, while a considerable increase for the construction land area from 2000 to 2020 in the CLB. The expansion of the construction land area was mainly driven by the conversion of cultivated land area. Additionally, the slope was identified as the primary factor influencing LUCC, with q-values of 0.275, 0.266, and 0.258 in 2000, 2010, and 2020, respectively. The interaction between slope and soil type, distance to the trunk road and the secondary trunk road, and GDP was strong. The explanatory capacity of socioeconomic factors demonstrated a steady increase. The simulation results indicate that a decrease in cultivated land area and an increase in construction land area still occurred by 2030 in the CLB, particularly in the urban development scenario. Nonetheless, a notable deceleration of change was appeared in the ecological protection scenario. The alterations in forest and grassland areas were not significant. However, the water bodies area continued to enlarge, although the expansion was not substantial. The study results can provide policy references for the scientific management and long-term strategic planning of land resources in the CLB.
How pollinator dependence may mediate farmer adoption of pollinator supporting practices and perceptions: a case study from western France
Authors: Faure Jerome , Mouysset Lauriane , Allier Fabrice , Decourtye Axel , Gaba Sabrina 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
There is limited knowledge on why farmers adopt pollinator-supporting practices, which is crucial to stimulate their adoption. The dependence of farmers on pollination may influence their perception of pollinators and their willingness to adopt these practices. We addressed why farmers adopt pollinator-supporting practices using a 2011 survey conducted within a cereal plain in western France, where farmers were moderately dependent on pollination for crops like oilseed rape and sunflower. We assessed the factors influencing the adoption of practices to promote pollination, including pollination dependence. We found no effect for pollination dependence. Conversely, we found that farm size, pesticide use, advisory services and the perception of costs decreased the willingness to adopt, while older farmers were more incline to adopt. We also evaluated perceptions related to pollinators: more than 85% of farmers considered bees important for crop production and recognized pesticides as a major cause of decline. We found no effect of pollination dependence on farmers’ perceptions. Compared to similar studies over the past decade, we found similarities, particularly regarding pollinator-related perceptions. Finally, we compared the willingness to adopt in 2011 with the actual adoption in 2024, showing that there has been little change. This raises questions on the pathways to promote the adoption of pollinator-supporting practices to ensure for the future of pollinator conservation.
Optimisation of decision-making on risk management strategy for the hydromelioration systems in biosphere reserves
Authors: Pokshevnytska Tetiana , Khrutba Yuliia 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The field of nature conservation in Ukraine is currently experiencing a profound crisis. In light of the mounting risks to Ukraine’s ecosystems, it is of paramount importance that conservation planning incorporates risk management strategies. In the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster, the management of water bodies in the Exclusion Zone assumed paramount importance, given that the rivers had become the primary conduit for the transportation of radioactive substances. It is therefore imperative to evaluate the risks and vulnerabilities of climate change on Ukraine’s most developed economic sectors, population, and natural ecosystems. This will facilitate comprehension of the prospective consequences of climate change, ascertain the extent of potential losses, and inform decision-making aimed at reducing or preventing such losses in a timely manner. One of the primary challenges facing specialists at the Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve, in addition to other organisations and enterprises of the State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management and scientific institutions, is the assessment of the feasibility of hydromelioration systems. It is of the utmost importance that a scientifically sound methodological approach be employed in order to ensure the reliability and validity of the results obtained through the assessment of risks and vulnerabilities to climate change. In this context, the utilisation of adaptive methodologies is of paramount importance for the development of risk management strategies. One such methodology is the Methodology for Risk Analysis and Information Management for Strategic Ecosystems (MARISCO). This article considers the potential deployment of the MARISCO adaptive method as a universal methodology for the analysis of environmental issues, with a view to informing decision-making on risk management strategies in the Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve.
Interoperability in the EU
Authors: Pflücke Felix 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This chapter explores the concept of interoperability within public services of the European Union (EU) and its Member States, focusing on the seamless exchange of information and services across borders and sectors. It begins by introducing the core principles and objectives underlying the EU’s interoperability policy, emphasizing its transformative potential for diverse sectors and industries. It highlights the need for a coordinated and harmonized approach to interoperability, considering the complexities arising from varying national frameworks and diverging practices. The chapter delves into the historical evolution of the EU’s interoperability policy, tracing its roots back to the developments of the 1980s and 1990s. It explores critical milestones that have shaped the interoperability landscape, culminating in establishing a comprehensive European interoperability policy. It also discusses the significance of the European Interoperability Frameworks (EIFs) and the Tallinn Declaration of 2017, which emphasized digital transformation and interoperability in the Digital Single Market. The chapter then examines the European Commission’s Interoperable Europe Act Regulation Proposal, exploring the Proposal’s origins, ambitions, and the driving forces behind its formulation. The Proposal’s impact on cross-border interoperability and public-sector cooperation in the EU is analysed. The chapter also discusses the framework for future interoperability cooperation and the mechanisms to guide this collaborative endeavour and evaluates the progress towards achieving effective and efficient interoperability within the EU, considering challenges and opportunities related to technological advancements, governance structures, and legal frameworks. It concludes by emphasizing the significance of interoperability within the EU and presenting prospects and recommendations for realizing a genuinely interoperable Europe.
The Use of Social Marketing in Community-Wide Physical Activity Programs: A Scoping Review
Authors: Wilson Dawn K , Sweeney Allison M , Wippold Guillermo M , Garcia Kaylyn A , White Taylor , Wong Dylan , Fuller Arianna , Kitzman Heather 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background
Previous community-wide physical activity trials have been criticized for methodological limitations, lack of population-level changes, and insufficient reach among underserved communities. Social marketing is an effective technique for community-wide behavior change and can coincide with principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR).

Purpose
A systematic scoping review of community-wide interventions (system-level) targeting physical activity and/or weight loss was conducted to (i) describe and critically discuss how social marketing strategies are implemented; (ii) identify which populations have been targeted, including underserved communities; (iii) evaluate the use of CBPR frameworks; (iv) assess retention rates; and (v) identify gaps in the literature and formulate future recommendations.

Methods
Eligible studies included those that: aimed to improve physical activity and/or weight loss on a community-wide level, used social marketing strategies, and were published between 2007 and 2022.

Results
Approximately 56% of the studies reported a positive impact on physical activity. All studies described social marketing details in alignment with the five principles of social marketing (product, promotion, place, price, and people). Only two studies explicitly identified CBPR as a guiding framework, but most studies used one (k = 8, 32%) or two (k = 12, 48%) community engagement strategies. Few studies included at least 50% representation of African American (k = 2) or Hispanic (k = 3) participants.

Conclusions
This review highlights key gaps in the literature (e.g., lack of fully-developed CBPR frameworks, reach among underserved communities, randomized designs, use of theory), highlights examples of successful interventions, and opportunities for refining community-wide interventions using social marketing strategies.
The Saddle Projection Graft
Authors: Nissan Michael E , Kurkjian Jon 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

This paper and the accompanying video present a novel technique developed by the senior author to reliably control nasal tip projection and rotation with a midline cartilage graft that is nonbulky; easily reproducible; and conceptually intuitive. The saddle projection graft is a cartilage graft ∼5 by 15 mm in size fashioned from the nasal septum. A 15 blade is used to create a sagittal groove in the cartilage, which is then inset onto the anterior septal angle with the septum fitting within the sagittal groove. It is positioned to project anteriorly to the position of the desired nasal tip and the graft is inset with sutures. The tip is then unified upon this structurally stable unit. The midline position helps avoid the introduction of new deviation or asymmetry of the nasal tip. The cartilage dimensions do not demand a large stock of cartilage. The technique does not cause external valve obstruction or visibility. Most notably, the saddled position of the graft benefits from the direct support of the sturdy septal cartilage as it opposes the forces of scar maturation, resulting in predictable control of nasal tip projection and rotation.

Level of Evidence: 5 (Therapeutic)
729 Enabling Children with Long Term Tracheostomies to Re-Enter the Water for Leisure or Therapeutic Purposes – the Potential to Adapt an Adult Care Model into the Paediatric Setting
Authors: McTernan E 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Aim
The number of paediatric patients with complicated medical conditions who require tracheostomies is increasing. Periods of ventilatory support are required to manage respiratory failure linked to congenital and acquired pulmonary, cardiovascular, and neurological abnormalities. Studies suggest children suffer low self-esteem and social exclusion due to restrictive lifestyle changes following a tracheostomy. In adults’ similar obstacles apply, traditionally tracheostomy/laryngectomy patients suffer from reduced self-perceived quality of life (SP-QOL). Water sports have been noted to be amongst the most missed activities. Aquather Therapy (AT) enables patients to enter the water safely by redirecting the airway, allowing breathing through the nasopharynx and eliminating the risk of water entering the trachea. This research aims to establish the success of AT in adult patients and investigate the potential of adapting this care model to improve overall SP-QOL in the paediatric population.

Method
Adult patients attending the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital who underwent a tracheostomy over a 5-year period were selected. Patients were surveyed using questionnaires prior and post use of AT.

Results
Analysing feedback questionnaires from 27 AT patients showed a mean increase in SP- QOL of 1.4 points out of 10 (p&lt;0.05). Patients reported the AT device was user-friendly and felt confident while in the water. Patients remarked it improved their fitness, enabling them to enjoy aquatics.

Conclusions
AT improves overall SP-QOL in adults, as children are fast learners and easily adapt to their environment, it would suggest that AT could have greater success in the paediatric population.
Effect of tailoring biliopancreatic limb length based on total small bowel length versus standard limb length in one anastomosis gastric bypass: 1-year outcomes of the TAILOR randomized clinical superiority trial
Authors: Slagter Nienke , van der Laan Lindsy , de Heide Loek J M , Jutte Ewoud H , Kaijser Mirjam A , Damen Stefan L , van Beek André P , Emous Marloes 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background
Tailoring the biliopancreatic limb length in one anastomosis gastric bypass is proposed as beneficial in retrospective studies, yet randomized trials are lacking. The aim of this double-blind, single-centre RCT was to ascertain whether tailoring biliopancreatic limb length based on total small bowel length (TSBL) results in superior outcomes after one anastomosis gastric bypass compared with a fixed 150 cm biliopancreatic limb length.

Methods
Eligible patients, meeting International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) criteria for metabolic bariatric surgery, scheduled for primary one anastomosis gastric bypass surgery, and willing to be randomized, underwent TSBL measurement during surgery. When TSBL measurement was feasible, patients were randomly assigned to a standard 150 cm biliopancreatic limb length or a tailored biliopancreatic limb based on TSBL: TSBL less than 500 cm, biliopancreatic limb 150 cm; TSBL 500–700 cm, biliopancreatic limb 180 cm; and TSBL greater than 700 cm, biliopancreatic limb 210 cm. The primary outcome was percentage total weight loss at 5 years.

Results
Between September 2020 and August 2022, 212 patients were randomized into the standard biliopancreatic limb group (105 patients) or the tailored biliopancreatic limb group (107 patients). The mean(s.d.) TSBL was 657(128) cm (range 295–1020 cm). In the tailored group, 150, 180, and 210 cm biliopancreatic limb lengths were applied to 8.4%, 53.3%, and 38.3% of patients respectively. The mean(s.d.) 1-year percentage total weight loss was 32.8(6.9)% in the standard group and 33.1(6.2)% in the tailored group (P = 0.787). Nutritional deficiencies and short-term complications showed no significant differences.

Conclusion
Tailoring biliopancreatic limb length based on TSBL is safe and feasible. One year after surgery, it is not superior to a standard biliopancreatic limb length of 150 cm in terms of percentage total weight loss.

Registration number
Dutch Trial Register, NL7945.
Implementing Connecting People in Adult Mental Health Social Work Practice: A Thematic Analysis of Postgraduate Student Assessed Placement Reports
Authors: Webber Martin , Shires Kirsty 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Many mental health social workers employed in NHS mental health trusts in England undertake generic care co-ordination roles. Their identity as social workers is often overlooked, diminishing their potential to lead the implementation of social interventions to improve social outcomes for people with mental health problems. This study explores the extent to which mental health social work students were able to implement an evidence-informed social intervention—Connecting People—during a mental health practice learning placement. A thematic analysis of sixteen placement reports was conducted and evidence was found of high fidelity to the practice model alongside areas for improvement. Additionally, barriers and facilitators to the implementation of Connecting People in practice were noted. The findings demonstrated that it was possible to implement the model in mental health services, though the support of supervisors, teams and employers was required. The use of social approaches in mental health services may provide a leadership opportunity for mental health social workers which is distinct from their statutory functions, potentially assisting their retention in the profession.
Electrochemical permeability assays of hydrolyzed acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) in engineered gut models
Authors: Ito Chisato , Ino Kosuke , Utagawa Yoshinobu , Iwase Kazuyuki , Shinoda Yasuhiko , Abe Hiroya , Shiku Hitoshi 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This study presents an electrochemical permeability assay for drugs using an engineered gut model. Caco-2 cells (human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell line) were cultured on porous membranes for 21 d. Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), after hydrolysis, was introduced from either the apical or basal sides and incubated for 2 h. The solution from the acceptor side was collected, and cyclic voltammetry was conducted to measure the hydrolyzed acetylsalicylic acid. This electrochemical approach holds promise for drug screening applications in engineered gut models.
Intrapopulation variability in coloration is associated with reproductive season in the crayfish Faxonius virilis
Authors: Mathews Lauren 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Animal coloration has a wide range of biological functions and may be subject to different, sometimes conflicting, selective pressures. In crustaceans, the evolution of coloration is relatively unstudied, despite the broad range of colors and color patterns, which includes variability at multiple levels. Freshwater crayfish are known to show color variability within species and populations, as well as intra-individual variability, but the function, if any, of crayfish coloration is largely unknown. Here, I report on an experiment to understand patterns of color variability in the crayfish Faxonius virilis and show that variation is strongly correlated to ontogenetic changes from a summer non-reproductive form to a fall reproductive form. Crayfish showed comparatively little inter- and intra-individual color variation in their non-reproductive form, but substantial variation at both levels in the reproductive form. Transition to the reproductive form was associated with the development of greener or bluer coloration localized to the chelae on a subset of individuals, but these changes showed no clear correlation with sex or body size. Future investigations should focus on determining whether differences in color between individuals in the mating season are associated with any physiological or behavioral differences, or with differential susceptibility to predation.
CBGDA: a manually curated resource for gene–disease associations based on genome-wide CRISPR
Authors: Du Qingsong , Zhang Zhiyu , Yang Wanyi , Zhou Xunyu , Zhou Nan , Wu Chuanfang , Bao Jinku 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The field of understanding the association between genes and diseases is rapidly expanding, making it challenging for researchers to keep up with the influx of new publications and genetic datasets. Fortunately, there are now several regularly updated databases available that focus on cataloging gene–disease relationships. The development of the Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)-Cas9 system has revolutionized the field of gene editing, providing a highly efficient, accurate, and reliable method for exploring gene–disease associations. However, currently, there is no resource specifically dedicated to collecting and integrating the latest experimentally supported gene–disease association data derived from genome-wide CRISPR screening. To address this gap, we have developed the CRISPR-Based Gene–Disease Associations (CBGDA) database, which includes over 200 manually curated gene–disease association data derived from genome-wide CRISPR screening studies. Through CBGDA, users can explore gene–disease association data derived from genome-wide CRISPR screening, gaining insights into the expression patterns of genes in different diseases, associated chemical data, and variant information. This provides a novel perspective on understanding the associations between genes and diseases. What is more, CBGDA integrates data from several other databases and resources, enhancing its comprehensiveness and utility. In summary, CBGDA offers a fresh perspective and comprehensive insights into the research on gene–disease associations. It fills the gap by providing a dedicated resource for accessing up-to-date, experimentally supported gene–disease association data derived from genome-wide CRISPR screening.
Database URL: http://cbgda.zhounan.org/main
Automatic extraction of transcriptional regulatory interactions of bacteria from biomedical literature using a BERT-based approach
Authors: Varela-Vega Alfredo , Posada-Reyes Ali-Berenice , Méndez-Cruz Carlos-Francisco 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Transcriptional regulatory networks (TRNs) give a global view of the regulatory mechanisms of bacteria to respond to environmental signals. These networks are published in biological databases as a valuable resource for experimental and bioinformatics researchers. Despite the efforts to publish TRNs of diverse bacteria, many of them still lack one and many of the existing TRNs are incomplete. In addition, the manual extraction of information from biomedical literature (“literature curation”) has been the traditional way to extract these networks, despite this being demanding and time-consuming. Recently, language models based on pretrained transformers have been used to extract relevant knowledge from biomedical literature. Moreover, the benefit of fine-tuning a large pretrained model with new limited data for a specific task (“transfer learning”) opens roads to address new problems of biomedical information extraction. Here, to alleviate this lack of knowledge and assist literature curation, we present a new approach based on the Bidirectional Transformer for Language Understanding (BERT) architecture to classify transcriptional regulatory interactions of bacteria as a first step to extract TRNs from literature. The approach achieved a significant performance in a test dataset of sentences of Escherichia coli (F1-Score: 0.8685, Matthew’s correlation coefficient: 0.8163). The examination of model predictions revealed that the model learned different ways to express the regulatory interaction. The approach was evaluated to extract a TRN of Salmonella using 264 complete articles. The evaluation showed that the approach was able to accurately extract 82% of the network and that it was able to extract interactions absent in curation data. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first effort to obtain a BERT-based approach to extract this specific kind of interaction. This approach is a starting point to address the limitations of reconstructing TRNs of bacteria and diseases of biological interest.
Database URL: https://github.com/laigen-unam/BERT-trn-extraction.