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The impact of hyperbaric oxygen treatment for cardiovascular implantable electronic devices
Authors: Goto Kentaro , Miyazaki Shinsuke , Oyaizu Takuya , Negishi Miho , Ikenouchi Takashi , Yamamoto Tasuku , Kawamura Iwanari , Nishimura Takuro , Takamiya Tomomasa , Tao Susumu , Takigawa Masateru , Yagishita Kazuyoshi , Sasano Tetsuo 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIntroductionThe safety of hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBO2) in patients with cardiovascular implanted electronic devices (CIED) remains unclear.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of seven CIED patients (median age 79 [73–83] years, five males [71.4%]), including five with pacemakers and two with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD), who underwent HBO2 between June 2013 and April 2023. During the initial session, electrocardiogram monitoring was conducted, and CIED checks were performed before and after the treatment. In addition, the medical records were scrutinized to identify any abnormal CIED operations.ResultsAll seven CIED patients underwent HBO2 within the safety pressure range specified by the CIED manufacturers or general pressure test by the International Organization for Standardization (2.5 [2.5–2.5] atmosphere absolute × 18 [5–20] sessions). When comparing the CIED parameters before and after HBO2, no significant changes were observed in the waveform amplitudes, pacing thresholds, lead impedance of the atrial and ventricular leads, or battery levels. All seven patients, including two with the rate response function activated, exhibited no significant changes in the pacing rate or pacing failure. Two ICD patients did not deactivate the therapy, including the defibrillation; however, they did not experience any arrhythmia or inappropriate ICD therapy during the HBO2.ConclusionCIED patients who underwent HBO2 within the safety pressure range exhibited no significant changes in the parameters immediately after the HBO2 and had no observable abnormal CIED operations during the treatment. The safety of defibrillation by an ICD during HBO2 should be clarified.
Incidence of fungal contamination in fresh ginseng samples and mycotoxigenic potential of representative fungal isolates
Authors: Choi Jang Nam , Kim So Soo , Baek Ji Seon , Park Jin Ju , Choi Jung Hye , Lee Mi Jeong , Jang Ja Yeong , Kim Jeom Soon , Lee Theresa 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDFresh ginseng is typically accompanied by soil after harvest, leading to contamination with harmful fungi during storage and distribution. In this study, we investigated the incidence of fungal contamination in fresh ginseng (5–6 years old) purchased from 22 different stores in Geumsan, Korea.RESULTSThe incidence of fungal contamination in the samples was 67.4–111.5%. Fusarium solani was the most abundant species in the head (38.5%) and fine root (19.3%) parts of the ginseng samples, whereas F. oxysporum was the most abundant in the main root (22.0%) part. We isolated Aspergillus, Fusarium and Penicillium spp. (total number of isolates: 395) from the ginseng samples, and 138 isolates were identified using phylogenetic analysis. Polymerase chain reaction‐based screening of 65 mycotoxin‐producing species revealed that two P. expansum isolates were positive for citrinin and/or patulin, and five F. oxysporum isolates were positive for fumonisin biosynthesis gene. One P. expansum isolate produced 738.0 mg kg−1 patulin, and the other produced 10.4 mg kg−1 citrinin and 12.0 mg kg−1 patulin on potato dextrose agar (PDA) medium. Among the 47 representative F. oxysporum isolates, 43 (91.5%) produced beauvericin (0.1–15.4 mg kg−1) and four of them (8.5%) produced enniatin B and enniatin B1 (0.1–1.8 mg kg−1) as well. However, none of these toxins was detected in fresh ginseng samples.CONCLUSIONFusarium solani and F. oxysporum were the most abundant species in fresh ginseng samples. Most F. oxysporum (43) and P. expansum (2) strains isolated from fresh ginseng produced beauvericin and enniatins (B and B1), and patulin or citrinin, respectively, on PDA medium. This is the first report of the mycotoxigenic potential of P. expansum and F. oxysporum strains isolated from fresh ginseng. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Molecular recognition between volatile molecules and odorant binding proteins 7 by homology modeling, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation
Authors: Wang Ruige , Duan Lixin , Zhao Bing , Zheng Yongjie , Chen Lin 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDOdorant‐binding proteins (OBPs) in insects are key to detection and recognition of external chemical signals associated with survival. OBP7 in Spodoptera frugiperda's larval stage (SfruOBP7) may search for host plants by sensing plant volatiles, which are important sources of pest attractants and repellents. However, the atomic‐level basis of binding modes remains elusive.RESULTSSfruOBP7 structure was constructed through homology modeling, and complex models of six plant volatiles ((E)‐2‐hexenol, α‐pinene, (Z)‐3‐hexenyl acetate, lauric acid, O‐cymene and 1‐octanol) and SfruOBP7 were obtained through molecular docking. To study the detailed interactions between the six plant volatile molecules and SfruOBP7, we conducted three 300 ns molecular dynamics simulations for each study object. The correlation coefficients between binding free energy obtained by molecular mechanics/generalized Born surface area together with solvated interaction energy methods and experimental values are 0.90 and 0.88, respectively, showing a good correlation. By comparing binding free energy along with interaction patterns between SfruOBP7 and the six volatile molecules, hotspot residues of SfruOBP7 when binding with different volatile molecules were determined. Hydrophobic interactions stemming from van der Waals interactions play a significant role in SfruOBP7 and these plant volatile systems.CONCLUSIONThe optimized three‐dimensional structure of SfruOBP7 and its binding modes with six plant volatiles revealed their interactions, thus providing a means for estimating the binding energies of other plant volatiles. Our study will help to guide the rational design of effective and selective insect attractants. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Leaders' political skills and subordinates' service‐oriented organizational citizenship behavior
Authors: Kim Mi‐Young , Ok Chihyung "Michael" , Lee Choong‐Ki 
Published: May 2024

AbstractTeam‐oriented tasks are inherent in the hospitality industry, requiring leaders to cultivate quality relationships with subordinates and facilitate team‐member interaction to achieve organizational goals. However, there is a lack of understanding of how leaders' political skills shape vertical and horizontal exchange relationships, leading to subordinates' performance. This study investigates the impacts of leader political skill (LPS) on leader–member exchange (LMX), team–member exchange (TMX), and service‐oriented organizational citizenship behavior (SOOCB) in an airline service setting where leaders' relationship‐building skills and influence and members' interpersonal relationship building are essential. To this end, 289 valid questionnaires were collected from flight attendants in South Korea. Results showed that perceived LPS positively affected LMX and TMX. Additionally, LMX and TMX fully mediated the relationship between LPS and SOOCB.
Kinetic analysis for the interpretation of polychlorinated biphenyls removal mechanism
Authors: Maghami Arash , Gholipour‐Zanjani Nooshin , Khorasheh Farhad , Ardjmand Mehdi 
Published: May 2024

AbstractRemoving polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from subsurface water, soils, and transformer oil is crucial to save the environment from these pollutant materials. Hydrodechlorination (HDC) of PCBs consists of numerous chemical reactions and the simple kinetic models may not provide details for the process. To gain more awareness of the reaction mechanism, in the proposed approach, the isoconversional methods of the Friedman were investigated paralleling other kinetic models of Langmuir‐Hinshelwood (L‐H), Eley‐Rideal (E‐R), pseudo‐first‐order, and pseudo‐second‐order methods. The analysis was validated by laboratory results of HDC of contaminated transformer oil in front of Pd/MWCNTs. The most reactivity was observed for biphenyls with a higher number of chlorines. Finding a suitable model, Akaike Information Criteria were applied. It was attained that Friedman model was the most suitable for monitoring of HDC of PCBs in front of catalyst. Besides, E‐R reaction was appropriate to elucidate the theoretical interpretations of the adsorption and desorption of reactants and chlorinated benzene.
Wildfires and carbon budget of certain seasonally dry forests in India
Authors: Jhariya Manoj Kumar , Singh Lalji , Toppo Shalini 
Published: May 2024

AbstractGlobally, the increasing fire events in addition to climate change due to the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) as well as other greenhouse gases exerts huge pressure on natural resources and their management. This phenomenon is more severe in the tropical region due to increasing population, urbanization, industrialization, existing pressures, and limiting conditions. In the present study, carbon (C) stock, carbon sequestration (Cseq), CO2 mitigation potential, C budget, and C flux of the seasonally dry forest ecosystem of Chhattisgarh under the influence of wildfire in the protected area and its proximity were evaluated. Four sites namely, high fire zone (HFZ), medium fire zone (MFZ), low fire zone (LFZ), and non‐fire zone (NFZ) were selected and marked based on fire return intervals (frequency) and extent of damage. The present work is a novel approach that assesses the impact of different fire frequencies on C dynamics of fire‐affected zones. The stratified sampling technique was used within a permanent plot of 1 hectare. Forest stands on each site were analyzed using 10 randomly placed quadrats (each 10 × 10 m in size) and data were collected from each site. Across the sites higher tree density was observed at NFZ and the lowest at HFZ.Total tree biomass ranged between 116.0 and 358.4 t ha−1 across the fire regimes. Total vegetation C stock ranged between 59.1 and 169.5 t ha−1 in different sites. The C mitigation and Cseq potential ranged between 186.2 and 575.3 t ha−1, and 7.1 and 15.9 t ha−1, respectively being highest in NFZ and lowest in HFZ. The species such as Anogeissus latifolia, Buchanania lanzan, Shorea robusta, Lannea coromandelica, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Ougeinia oojeinensis, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia tomentosa are the major contributor in biomass, C stock, C mitigation, and Cseq potential in different fire regimes. Thus, our findings would be highly useful in the restoration process of fire‐affected zones through the plantation of selective plant species. Therefore, the aforementioned species could be effectively utilized while going for an afforestation/reforestation program, and will be helpful in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies under different fire zones.
Stackelberg–Cournot dynamic game and risk management of heterogeneous supply chain enterprises under government carbon emission policy
Authors: Ma Junhai , Liu Qiang , Zhu Meihong , Ren Hao , Wang Xiaoyan 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis paper presents the development of a model incorporating two manufacturers in a competitive carbon emissions trading market with varying degrees of market competitiveness. Among them, the manufacturer is in a limited market leadership position, and the game process lies between the Stackelberg game and the Cournot game. Additionally, the Pareto solution sets at various model periods are investigated. In addition, the model examined the effect of dynamic government adjustments on carbon emission limitations. The paper conducts an analysis of the fundamental factors contributing to system instability and evaluates the influence of various factors on the model's stability. At the same time, we also discussed the influence of government adjustment strategy on retail decision‐making and stability. The results highlight that the instability of the system is mainly caused by the adjustment strategy of the market leader, whereby the system becomes increasingly unstable as the market leader's position becomes stronger. In addition, the government's implementation of carbon emission limits will promote market stability.
Cross‐Sectional and Prospective Association of Serum 25‐Hydroxyvitamin D with Gut Mycobiota during Pregnancy among Women with Gestational Diabetes
Authors: Liang Yuhui , Jiang Zengliang , Fu Yuanqing , Lu Sha , Miao Zelei , Shuai Menglei , Liang Xinxiu , Gou Wanglong , Zhang Ke , Shi Rui‐Qi , Gao Chang , Shi Mei‐Qi , Wang Xu‐Hong , Hu Wen‐Sheng , Zheng Ju‐Sheng 
Published: May 2024

ScopeLittle is known about the effect of blood vitamin D status on the gut mycobiota (i.e., fungi), a crucial component of the gut microbial ecosystem. The study aims to explore the association between 25‐hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] and gut mycobiota and to investigate the link between the identified mycobial features and blood glycemic traits.Methods and resultsThe study examines the association between serum 25(OH)D levels and the gut mycobiota in the Westlake Precision Birth Cohort, which includes pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The study develops a genetic risk score (GRS) for 25(OH)D to validate the observational results. In both the prospective and cross‐sectional analyses, the vitamin D is associated with gut mycobiota diversity. Specifically, the abundance of Saccharomyces is significantly lower in the vitamin D‐sufficient group than in the vitamin D‐deficient group. The GRS of 25(OH)D is inversely associated with the abundance of Saccharomyces. Moreover, the Saccharomyces is positively associated with blood glucose levels.ConclusionBlood vitamin D status is associated with the diversity and composition of gut mycobiota in women with GDM, which may provide new insights into the mechanistic understanding of the relationship between vitamin D levels and metabolic health.
Experimental validation of a PNS‐optimized whole‐body gradient coil
Authors: Davids Mathias , Vendramini Livia , Klein Valerie , Ferris Natalie , Guerin Bastien , Wald Lawrence L. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractPurposePeripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) limits the usability of state‐of‐the‐art whole‐body and head‐only MRI gradient coils. We used detailed electromagnetic and neurodynamic modeling to set an explicit PNS constraint during the design of a whole‐body gradient coil and constructed it to compare the predicted and experimentally measured PNS thresholds to those of a matched design without PNS constraints.MethodsWe designed, constructed, and tested two actively shielded whole‐body Y‐axis gradient coil winding patterns: YG1 is a conventional symmetric design without PNS‐optimization, whereas YG2's design used an additional constraint on the allowable PNS threshold in the head‐imaging landmark, yielding an asymmetric winding pattern. We measured PNS thresholds in 18 healthy subjects at five landmark positions (head, cardiac, abdominal, pelvic, and knee).ResultsThe PNS‐optimized design YG2 achieved 46% higher average experimental thresholds for a head‐imaging landmark than YG1 while incurring a 15% inductance penalty. For cardiac, pelvic, and knee imaging landmarks, the PNS thresholds increased between +22% and +35%. For abdominal imaging, PNS thresholds did not change significantly between YG1 and YG2 (−3.6%). The agreement between predicted and experimental PNS thresholds was within 11.4% normalized root mean square error for both coils and all landmarks. The PNS model also produced plausible predictions of the stimulation sites when compared to the sites of perception reported by the subjects.ConclusionThe PNS‐optimization improved the PNS thresholds for the target scan landmark as well as most other studied landmarks, potentially yielding a significant improvement in image encoding performance that can be safely used in humans.
Novel approaches of borehole‐GPR data processing and visualization – application for unexploded ordnance detection
Authors: Bredeck André , Schmidt Volkmar , Schmoldt Jan‐Philipp 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBorehole ground‐penetrating radar (BGPR) measurements allow for the detection of objects and structures in the subsurface and are often applied to the detection of unexploded ordnance (UXO). If omnidirectional borehole antennas in reflection mode are used for the measurement, the localization of UXO is only possible if the data from a multitude of boreholes are analysed. Data analysis is usually still done by manual picking of reflections. We propose novel approaches to process and visualize data from BGPR measurements in a more advanced and appealing manner. Therein, the reflected energy recorded in the radargrams is projected back to all potential reflection points in the three‐dimensional space around the boreholes. If the projection direction is considered, we obtain a vectorized energy projection image. Superposition of projected energy yields an easy‐to‐grasp indicator of possible locations of UXO and of regions of interest that ought to be investigated in more detail. These approaches have been applied to synthetic data and to data measured on a test site with buried UXO. The results show that energy projection is a useful tool for BGPR data visualization, although the result is dependent on data pre‐processing. The proposed methods provide novel representations of BGPR data based on an objective algorithm which will at least complement the conventional methods.
Transforming congenital heart disease management: Advances in fetal cardiac interventions
Authors: Guseh Stephanie , Tworetzky Wayne 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis review addresses the transformative advancements in fetal cardiac interventions (FCI) for congenital heart diseases (CHD), with a particular focus on aortic stenosis with evolving hypoplastic left heart syndrome, pulmonary atresia with an intact ventricular septum, and HLHS with an intact atrial septum (HLHS‐IAS). We outline the specific FCI techniques employed, the refined criteria for selecting appropriate fetal and maternal candidates, and the promising yet varied outcomes associated with these procedures. Procedural strategies and clinical decision‐making are examined as we take into account the fetal pathophysiology and the benefits and risks of early intervention. We highlight the role of multidisciplinary teams in improving technical success and managing immediate procedural complications, which have led to significant improvements in procedural outcomes. Additionally, the review discusses the long‐term outcomes, challenges, and future research directions in FCI, emphasizing the necessity for continuous innovation and collaboration across specialties to advance the management of CHD. The integration of new technologies and research findings holds the promise of further enhancing FCI success rates and patient outcomes.
Why do we continue to exclude the most vulnerable in our society in diabetes research and education? Addressing the challenges presented by people with intellectual disability
Authors: Taggart Laurence 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
People with an intellectual disability are more likely to develop diabetes compared to their non‐disabled peers. There has been a history of exclusion of people with an intellectual disability from diabetes research and education: we must now challenge this from a human rights perspective. In challenging these perceptions, we must identify the ethical and methodological reasons for exclusion and offer practical solutions to these challenges.These barriers to inclusion focus on three core areas. Firstly, individual factors concerning the person with the disability (can the person give their own informed consent, can the person read/write, completion of self‐report measures?). Secondly, factors concerning the methodology and design of the research study (can studies recruit the numbers needed, can people with intellectual disability understand/accept randomisation?). And, thirdly, system/organisational factors pertaining to the enablers/barriers to engaging in and completing research studies (buy‐in from senior managers, staff acting as gatekeepers, maternalistic attitudes held by gatekeepers, fidelity of intervention delivery).This Janet Kinson paper will explore these intentional and unintentional exclusion criteria that are so often applied to people with an intellectual disability in research trial studies. This paper will dispel the myths and offer solutions for including people with an intellectual disability in diabetes research and education. Using the UK national diabetes structured education programme, DESMOND, this paper will highlight the types of reasonable adjustments that can be made to adapt this programme suitable for adults with an intellectual disability: called DESMOND‐ID. This paper will demonstrate how, with reasonable adjustments, this newly‐adapted DESMOND‐ID education programme then can be tested within a National Institute for Health and Care Research clinical randomised control trial across the UK investigating the programme's clinical and cost‐effectiveness. Copyright © 2024 John Wiley & Sons.
Clinical characteristics, management and psychological outcomes of patients with diabetes secondary to chronic pancreatitis
Authors: Johnston Philip C , Herron Aaron , Davies Mark , Taylor Mark , Magee Glynis , Nugent Ailish , Garrity Judith , Wallace Ian , Thompson Judith 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Aims: To determine the clinical characteristics, management, rates of complications and psychological outcomes of patients with diabetes mellitus secondary to chronic pancreatitis (DMsCP) referred to the Belfast Pancreatic Diabetes Clinic.Methods: Clinical and laboratory data were obtained from online health care records (NIECR). Psychological outcomes and a service‐based questionnaire were performed.Results: Baseline characteristics (n=63 patients [male: 41, female: 22]) at initial referral included: mean age 56.2 years (range 19–84); mean duration of chronic pancreatitis 10.7 years (range 1–40); mean duration of diabetes 7.2 years (range 1–40). Previous pancreatic surgery was performed in 19% (12/63) of patients. Initial mean HbA1c was 82mmol/mol (range 41–189); mean HbA1c at six and 12 months follow‐up was 69.9mmol/mol and 70.6mmol/mol, respectively. Rates of microvascular complications included: retinopathy (background and pre‐proliferative) 16%; microalbuminuria 17%; peripheral neuropathy 14%, with no foot ulceration/amputation occurring. Macrovascular disease occurred in 24% of patients. Sixteen (25%) had missed at least one outpatient diabetes appointment over the preceding year. Quality of life (QoL) as measured by the PANQOLI was low with a mean total score of 64.9/103; 59% (16/27) of the service cohort also breached clinical cut‐offs for the presence of both anxiety (GAD‐7) and depression (PHQ‐9).Summary: DMsCP in our cohort was characterised by significant micro‐ and macrovascular complications, sub‐optimal glycaemic control, reduced clinic attendance and impaired QoL as well as a significant component of anxiety and depression. The optimal care for these patients should consist of a collaborative approach that best meets their complex and multifaceted needs. Copyright © 2024 John Wiley & Sons.