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In vitro domestication of halophyte microbiota for future SynCom application
Authors: Moner Nada A. , Elsayed Tarek R. , Amer Wafaa M. , Hamza Mervat A. , Youssef Hanan H. , Abdel-Fatah Randa M. , Abdelwahab Mahmoud S. , Shahat Omar M. , Youssef Gehan H. , El-Tahan Mahmoud , Fayez Mohamed , Fricke Florian , Ruppel Silke , Hegazi Nabil A. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background and aims
Microbiome-mediated strategies for future stressed-agriculture entail exploration of repertoires of halophyte microbiota. Culturomics strategies are advanced to improve culturability and extend diversity of microbiota of Salicornia europaea L.

Methods
The plant broth-based-seawater-culture medium (PBSW) was advanced for in vitro domestication of microbiota of endo-rhizosphere/endo-phyllosphere of S. europaea. Populations (Colony Forming Units, CFUs) and biomass production (Optical Density, OD) were monitored throughout successive steps of in vitro cultivation/domestication in liquid batch cultures. Culture-dependent methods were applied to cultivate and identify (16S rRNA gene sequencing) representative isolates; and culture-independent analyses (DGGE/qPCR) for community composition.

Results
PBSW supported higher CFUs counts; and related to 16S rRNA gene copy numbers (qPCR), increased (> 40 fold) culturability compared to NaCl-salted-standard culture medium. Successive in vitro domestication/batch cultures boosted bacterial growth, diminished differences among tested culture media and shortened doubling times (DT). PCR-DGGE showed divergence in culturable community composition primarily attributed to culture media. 16S rRNA gene sequencing of representative isolates indicated: a) greater diversity in endo-phyllosphere than endo-rhizosphere; b) abundant phyla were Pseudomonadota/Bacillota /Actinomycetota; c) dominance of Halomonas among 15 genera identified; d) Gracilibacillus, Metabacillus, Mixta, Salinicoccus, Zhihengliuella, Marinobacter, Marinimicrobium and Planomicrobium were first reported/cultivated for S. europaea. In vitro domestication resulted in dominance of genera of Pseudomonadota/Bacillota for endo-phyllosphere and Halomonas sp. of Pseudomonadota for endo-rhizosphere.

Conclusion
PBSW created in situ similis milieu for cultivation of halophyte bacteria, and enabled in vitro domestication for propagating microbiota, instead of laborious construction of consortia of single isolates, for future SynCom applications.

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Entrepreneurial finance and the survival of equity-funded firms in crisis periods: the case of COVID-19
Authors: Kacer Marek , Wilson Nicholas , Zouari Sana , Cowling Marc 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This study investigates the resilience of 13,786 UK entrepreneurial firms that received equity financing before COVID-19, with 653 becoming insolvent and 6254 securing guaranteed loans during the pandemic. Utilising the resource-based view (RBV) and signalling theories, we hypothesise that equity-backed firms have sufficient resources to withstand crises, varying by investor type and involvement. We compare the bankruptcy risk of these firms during COVID-19 to the pre-COVID period, considering investor type, deal history and financial and non-financial factors. Results show similar insolvency rates during COVID-19 compared to pre-COVID, but firms backed by active investors are less likely to become insolvent during crises. We examine the characteristics of loan recipients, financing combinations and insolvency risk, finding that companies using COVID loans were generally more prone to insolvency, except those backed by active investor types. Our findings offer insights into the role of equity financing across various investor types in venture survival during crises, with policy implications.
Logics at play: How logics shape interactions across entrepreneurial ecosystems
Authors: Leendertse Jip , Baggen Yvette , Mahdad Maral , Dolmans Sharon 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Most entrepreneurial ecosystem research has focused on the actors and interactions within a focal (often regional) entrepreneurial ecosystem. This entails the often-implicit assumption that entrepreneurs mainly interact with actors within their own entrepreneurial ecosystem. We argue that this assumption limits entrepreneurial ecosystem research and address this limitation by exploring the research question: What influences interactions across the boundaries of entrepreneurial ecosystems? We study how both individual motivations and institutional logics influence interactions across the boundaries of a focal entrepreneurial ecosystem. We find that entrepreneurs interact across entrepreneurial ecosystem boundaries to gain access to resources, particularly finance, knowledge, and customers. Furthermore, we find that the ability of actors to engage in cross-entrepreneurial ecosystem interactions is influenced by two logics. Start-up development logics enable interactions beyond entrepreneurial ecosystem boundaries, as they prompt actors to prioritize the development and growth of start-ups. In contrast, regional development logics often hinder interactions by transforming administrative boundaries into entrepreneurial ecosystem boundaries. Identifying and describing these logics is the primary contribution of this paper.
Formic and propionic acids' effectiveness on laying hens' productivity and egg quality, utilization of nutrients and some blood profiles during the early production phase
Authors: Salem Fayza M. , Abd El-Dayem A. A. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The use of organic acids as growth promoters in poultry diets continues to pique the researchers’ curiosity. So, this study aims to investigate the effect of feeding formic acid, propionic acid, or both in their pure form on laying hens' productivity, egg quality, nutrient utilization, and some blood profiles during the early production phase using eighty ISA Brown laying hens aged 28–42 weeks. The hens were randomly assigned into four groups, each consisting of 10 replicates with 2 hens/replicate. The treatments were C (control), F (1 ml formic acid/kg diet), P (1 ml propionic acid/kg), and M (0.5 ml formic acid and 0.5 ml propionic acid/kg). The percentage of egg production, egg mass (P < 0.05), albumen crude protein percent, and estradiol hormone (P < 0.001) were significantly increased upon acids’ mixture treatment, whereas the percentages of albumen fat (P < 0.05) and yolk fat (P = 0.0006) were significantly decreased. Formic acid significantly increased the percentages of shell calcium (P = 0.0001) and yolk (P < 0.01) and decreased albumen percent (P < 0.01). The acids’ mixture produced the lowest plasma cholesterol value (P = 0.0001), which was followed by formic acid treatment. Unlike the control, the experimental treatments significantly increased Haugh unit, albumen index (P < 0.05), crude protein retention percent (P < 0.01), and decreased plasma triglycerides (P = 0.0007). According to the findings, early-phase laying hens' diets supplemented with a pure blend of propionic and formic acids produced more eggs and had higher egg quality.
Habitat surrogates for plant richness as a tool for rapid biodiversity assessment in urban areas
Authors: Hrivnák Richard , Svitková Ivana , Slezák Michal , Májeková Jana , Eliáš Pavol , Vantarová Katarína Hegedüšová , Dudáš Matej , Čejka Tomáš , Čiliak Marek 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Urban ecosystems represent heterogeneous environments with mosaics of natural, semi-natural and man-made habitats, with plenty of vascular plants including native and alien species. In-depth biodiversity research in urban areas might be time- and personnel-consuming. Therefore, we selected six habitat types within 30 towns in Slovakia (Central Europe) to determine whether any urban habitats could serve as a ‘surrogate habitat’ for the total, alien and Red List vascular plant richness of the towns. We found 1054 vascular plant taxa overall; alien and Red List plants comprised 33.9% and 7.3% of all taxa, respectively. The most species-rich habitat was the cemetery (mean number of taxa = 121), while the town centre hosted the lowest mean number of plant taxa (87). The habitat type that best predicted total species richness in the study towns was the floodplain (RMSE ≈ 20 species, RRMSE = 8.5%). In the case of aliens, the number of species in railways and town centres could be used for the rapid estimation of total alien richness in towns (RMSE ≈ 8 species, RRMSE = 10.8%). For Red List species, none of the habitats (including combinations of two habitats) could be recommended for a rapid estimation, as their prediction errors were exceptionally high (RRMSE = 45–62%).
Spatio-temporal decay estimates for third order parabolic backward in time PDE
Authors: Fernández José R. , Quintanilla Ramón 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In this work, we study a backward in time version of a third order parabolic partial differential equation. Spatio-temporal decay estimates are obtained assuming some conditions on the coefficients of the equation and by using a technical lemma. Some particular cases where this equation can be found in applied mathematics are shown.
Update on Neuromodulation for Migraine and Other Primary Headache Disorders: Recent Advances and New Indications
Authors: Cocores Alexandra N. , Smirnoff Liza , Greco Guy , Herrera Ricardo , Monteith Teshamae S. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Purpose of Review
Neuromodulation techniques currently available for headache management are reviewed in this article, with a focus on recent advances in non-invasive devices for migraine and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias.

Recent Findings
The currently available FDA-cleared non-invasive devices for migraine include transcutaneous supraorbital and supratrochlear nerve stimulation, single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (sTMS), external concurrent occipital and trigeminal neurostimulation (eCOT-NS), remote electrical neuromodulation (REN), and non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation (nVNS) with indications for migraine and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. Emerging non-invasive techniques being explored for use in migraine include transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), kinetic oscillation stimulation (KOS), and auricular transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (at-VNS). In addition to primary headache, non-invasive neuromodulation is being investigated for comorbid conditions such as depression.

Summary
Non-invasive neuromodulation devices remain a safe, well-tolerated, and effective therapy for patients with primarily migraine and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. Ongoing research is needed to determine efficacy in other headache disorders and comorbid conditions.
Potential Ameliorating Effects of Fluvoxamine in a Rat Model of Endotoxin-Induced Neuroinflammation: Molecular Aspects Through SIRT-1/GPX-4 and HMGB-1 Signaling
Authors: Tepebaşı Muhammet Yusuf , Aşcı Halil , Koşar Pınar Aslan , Dinçer Emine Nur , Selçuk Esma , Kolay Öznur , Hüseynov İbrahim 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Research on the tissue-protective effects of fluvoxamine (FLV), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, rapidly expands. This study explores FLV’s potential to protect against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced neuroinflammation, a key factor in systemic inflammation-related neuronal damage. Four equal groups of thirty-two female Wistar Albino rats were created: FLV, LPS-FLV (50 mg/kg intraperitoneal), LPS (5 mg/kg intraperitoneal), and control. Both drugs were given in one dose on the same day. Tissues from the brain cortex, cerebellum, and hippocampus were taken for histopathology, immunohistochemistry, biochemistry, and genetic analysis. In the LPS group, histological examinations revealed hyperemia, edema, mild degeneration, neuronal death, and modest gliosis. Additionally, while apelin and total antioxidant status levels were reduced, greater levels of oxidative stress index, glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), and total oxidant status were noted. FLV treatment reversed all these findings. Genetic analyses revealed that LPS decreased sirtuin-1 (SIRT-1) and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX-4) while increasing high mobility group box protein 1 (HMGB-1). FLV treatment reversed all these parameters, and a significant result was obtained only with GPX-4. In this study, FLV treatment was shown to have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects through various mechanisms on the brain cortex, cerebellum, and hippocampus tissues in addition to its antidepressant effects.
When Does Electoral Cooperation End? How Relative Changes in Popular Support Undermine Election Alliances in India
Authors: Saunik Dyutiman , Ziegfeld Adam 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Political parties around the world form election alliances in which they field common candidates or joint party lists. Once such alliances have formed, what prompts them to end? Existing perspectives suggest that alliances end when allied parties diverge ideologically or the alliance no longer provides parties with electoral benefit. We suggest a different rationale: changes in allies’ relative electoral strength. When one ally becomes relatively more electorally popular, it demands a renegotiation of the terms of the alliance. If allies then either misperceive the cost to ending the alliance or willingly discount the short-term costs to reap longer-term gains, then such demands for renegotiation result in the end of electoral cooperation. Empirically, we focus on two puzzling cases of alliance termination in the Indian state of Maharashtra, where changes in allies’ levels of relative support account for the collapse of longstanding election alliances.
From ‘Know thyself!’ to ‘Be your true self’: free will belief as a mediator in the relationship between internal state awareness, appearance consciousness, style consciousness, and social anxiety with authenticity
Authors: Bayram Yunus 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Authenticity is a crucial concept in psychological well-being, with growing scientific significance and social relevance. One psychological factor associated with authenticity is self-consciousness. However, the literature contains few and inconsistent empirical findings regarding the relationship between different self-consciousness dimensions and authenticity. This study examines how self-consciousness dimensions relate to authenticity among young adults in Turkey, with a focus on the role of free will belief. Using Existential Psychotherapy Theory, the research examined the relationship between self-consciousness and authenticity, and how free will belief relates to it. 446 young adults in Turkey participated in the study via an online survey. Structural equation modeling results showed that internal state awareness and appearance consciousness were positively associated with authenticity, while style consciousness and social anxiety were negatively associated with it. Free will belief was statistically associated with the relationships between internal state awareness-authenticity (partial mediating), appearance consciousness-authenticity (partial mediating), and style consciousness-authenticity (partial mediating). These findings suggest that free will belief may be related to the effect of self-consciousness on authenticity. Higher levels of internal awareness and appearance consciousness, along with stronger free will belief, were associated with higher authenticity scores. Conversely, higher style consciousness, along with lower free will belief, was associated with lower authenticity scores. The results suggest that further investigation into the ways in which internal awareness, expectations about external appearance, and free will belief relate to authenticity, may be useful in clinical practice. These findings are related to the propositions of Existential Psychotherapy Theory and shed light on the role of self-consciousness dimensions and free will belief in understanding authenticity.
Determining the type of a solution to the fully pythagorean fuzzy linear equations system: exact, restricted, or relaxed approximate solution
Authors: Ergenecosar Gizem Temelcan 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In engineering and social research, linear systems are commonly used to address real-life problems of various dimensions. Therefore, many studies start by developing linear systems and then finding their solutions. Recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Pythagorean fuzzy sets in capturing and representing complex forms of uncertainty, particularly when understanding the distinctions between membership and non-membership is crucial. This paper pioneers the finding a solution for a general (square or nonsquare) Fully Pythagorean Fuzzy Linear Equations System (FPFLES) with arbitrary triangular Pythagorean fuzzy numbers and fills a critical gap in the existing literature. Since an FPFLES consists of the sum of the multiplications of each arbitrary parameter and variable, and the fuzzy multiplication operation includes the min and max operators, a nonlinearity situation is observed in each equation. To overcome this situation, a transformation from fuzzy multiplication to inequalities is applied, and thus, a mixed integer programming (MIP) problem is formed. Depending on whether the MIP problems created by changing the constraints have an optimal solution, FPFLES has an exact solution or an approximate solution. The types of solutions are examined using a distance measure definition available in the literature. This paper also defines restricted and relaxed approximate solutions for FPFLES by determining whether the left-hand sides obtained from the substitution of solutions are completely covered by the right-hand sides of the equations. The approach is illustrated with some numerical examples, and the numerical results are analyzed within the distance measure to determine the closeness between the left-hand and right-hand sides of the system.
Nutrient Input from Green Turtle Eggs and Hatchlings in a West Africa Island and Its Nearshore Environment
Authors: Raposo Cheila , Patrício Ana Rita , Catry Paulo , Barbosa Castro , Camará Assana , Regalla Aissa , Rebelo Rui 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Sea turtle nesting brings marine-derived nutrients into sandy beach ecosystems, potentially influencing their dynamics. We investigated nutrient input from green turtle Chelonia mydas eggs and hatchlings into coastal habitats in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. We assessed two islands within the João Vieira-Poilão Marine National Park (‘JVPMNP’), with contrasting sea turtle nesting density: very low (João Vieira) and very high (Poilão). On each island, we analyzed stable isotopes of carbon and nitrogen in one pair of plant species (coinvine Dalbergia ecastaphyllum bush/baobab Adansonia digitata tree) and two pairs of predator species (tufted ghost crab Ocypode cursor/African rainbow crab Cardisoma armatum and sea catfish Carlarius spp./crevalle jack Caranx hippos). The first species in each pair is distributed closer to nesting sites, while the second is found further inland or offshore. Stomach content analysis was also conducted for fishes. Results supported nutrient input from turtle clutches benefiting the species living near nesting sites. Shoreline coinvines at Poilão had higher δ15N (5.1 ± 3.2‰) compared to João Vieira (≈0‰), suggesting assimilation of turtle-derived 15N. Shoreline tufted ghost crabs at Poilão had enriched δ15N (15.2 ± 0.7‰ vs. João Vieira’s 12.2 ± 1.1‰) and δ13C (− 13.4 ± 0.7‰ vs. João Vieira’s − 18.7 ± 1.4‰), likely reflecting predation upon eggs and hatchlings. Sea catfishes at Poilão frequently consumed unhatched turtle eggs washed into the sea (17% frequency of occurrence) and hatchlings (up to 27%). This study suggests that nutrient availability from turtle nests influences and supports shoreline plants and consumers at JVPMNP.
TMS-EEG Shows Mindfulness Meditation Is Associated With a Different Excitation/Inhibition Balance in the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex
Authors: Humble Gregory , Geddes Harry , Baell Oliver , Payne Jake Elijah , Hill Aron T. , Chung Sung Wook , Emonson Melanie , Osborn Melissa , Caldwell Bridget , Fitzgerald Paul B. , Cash Robin , Bailey Neil W. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Objectives
Mindfulness meditation is associated with functional brain changes in regions subserving higher order cognitive processes such as attention. However, no research to date has probed these areas in meditators using combined transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroencephalography (EEG). This study aimed to investigate whether cortical reactivity to TMS differs in a community sample of experienced mindfulness meditators when compared to matched controls.

Method
TMS was applied to the left and right dorsolateral prefrontal cortices (DLPFC) of 19 controls and 15 meditators while brain responses were measured using EEG. TMS-evoked potentials (P60 and N100) were compared between the groups using repeated measures ANOVAs and Mann–Whitney U tests where appropriate, and exploratory analyses using the whole EEG scalp field were performed to test whether TMS-evoked global neural response strength or the distribution of neural activity differed between groups.

Results
Meditators were found to have statistically larger P60/N100 ratios in response to both left and right hemisphere DLPFC stimulation compared to controls (both left and right p
FDR < 0.01, BF

10
> 39). No differences were observed in P60 or N100 amplitudes when examined independently. We also found preliminary evidence for differences in the spatial distribution of neural activity 269–332 ms post stimulation.

Conclusions
These differences in the distribution of neural activity around 300 ms after stimulation suggest that meditators may have differences in connectivity between cortical and subcortical brain regions, potentially reflecting greater inhibitory activity in frontal regions. This research contributes to our current understanding of the neurophysiology of mindfulness and highlights opportunities for further exploration into the mechanisms underpinning the benefits of mindfulness meditation.

Preregistration
This study is not preregistered.
The Relationship Between Maternal Attachment and Sexual Self-Confidence in Breastfeeding Women
Authors: Dudukcu Figen Turk , Bayır Berna , Yokuş Duygu 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Introduction
Maternal attachment and sexuality are sensitive issues affected by many factors, especially in breastfeeding women. This study aimed to determine the relationship between maternal attachment and sexual self-confidence in breastfeeding women.

Methods
The research was conducted as a descriptive relationship-seeking study. The data of the study was collected from 315 women between March 2022 and August 2022. The study data were collected through social media by transforming the personal information form, the sexual self-confidence scale, and the maternal attachment scale into an online questionnaire.

Results
Maternal attachment was found to be quite high with a score of 94.89 ± 3.02, and the total mean score of the sexual self-confidence scale was found to be 30.61 ± 6.37. It was seen that primiparous women had the highest mean of 96.87 ± 2.46 according to maternal attachment mean. It was observed that the highest value in the sexual self-confidence scale was found in women who graduated from primary school with an average of 32.06 ± 8.49. It was determined that there was a weak negative relationship between maternal attachment and sexual self-confidence.

Conclusions
It was observed that the demographic characteristics of breastfeeding women did not make a difference in maternal attachment or sexual self-confidence, and there was no significant relationship between maternal attachment and women’s sexual self-confidence.

Policy Implications
A better understanding of maternal attachment and sexual expectations in breastfeeding women has social and research implications. Healthcare professionals, especially nurses, should evaluate maternal attachment and sexual expectations in breastfeeding women and include them in their practices.