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QTL mapping and genomic selection of stem and branch diameter in soybean (Glycine max L.)
Authors: Wang Jing , Yang Qichao , Chen Yijie , Liu Kanglin , Zhang Zhiqing , Xiong Yajun , Yu Huan , Yu Yingdong , Wang Jun , Song Jian , Qiu Lijuan 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionSoybean stem diameter (SD) and branch diameter (BD) are closely related traits, and genetic clarification of SD and BD is crucial for soybean breeding.MethodsSD and BD were genetically analyzed by a population of 363 RIL derived from the cross between Zhongdou41 (ZD41) and ZYD02878 using restricted two-stage multi-locus genome-wide association, inclusive composite interval mapping, and three-variance component multi-locus random SNP effect mixed linear modeling. Then candidate genes of major QTLs were selected and genetic selection model of SD and BD were constructed respectively.Results and discussionThe results showed that SD and BD were significantly correlated (r = 0.74, P &lt; 0.001). A total of 93 and 84 unique quantitative trait loci (QTL) were detected for SD and BD, respectively by three different methods. There were two and ten major QTLs for SD and BD, respectively, with phenotypic variance explained (PVE) by more than 10%. Within these loci, seven genes involved in the regulation of phytohormones (IAA and GA) and cell proliferation and showing extensive expression of shoot apical meristematic genes were selected as candidate genes. Genomic selection (GS) analysis showed that the trait-associated markers identified in this study reached 0.47-0.73 in terms of prediction accuracy, which was enhanced by 6.56-23.69% compared with genome-wide markers. These results clarify the genetic basis of SD and BD, which laid solid foundation in regulation gene cloning, and GS models constructed could be potentially applied in future breeding programs.
A systematic literature review to understand the difference between critical factors affecting the national election and state elections in India
Authors: Chatterjee Joydeep , Dutta Gautam 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionThis study aims to understand the dominant factors of political marketing strategies to influence voters in the national and state elections in India. To identify them, we have reviewed literature of different nations (both developed and developing) across the world and India.MethodsWe have defined specific criteria and search terms to first identify the relevant studies that have focused on the influencing factors in the global and Indian political marketing landscape. After identifying these factors, we gleaned the key takeaways in terms of the influencing factors from all those studies and discussed the different emerging trends of shifting power from party brand to leadership brand in the national elections. We have also analyzed the impact of different factors such as party leader or candidate's personality, party policy and ideology, use of social media as a campaigning tool, and campaign messaging and platform on the national and state elections over the yearsResults and discussionsWe found that for the national elections, partly leadership and use of social media are critical factors, while for the state elections, party policy and ideology with on-ground campaigns have a significant influence on voters.
Changes in the immigrant Russian-speaking family language policy during the war in Ukraine
Authors: Protassova Ekaterina , Yelenevskaya Maria 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionThe Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine had a significant impact on the Russian-speaking identity, reformulating existing linguistic and cultural boundaries and shaping Russian speakers’ self-perception and vision of the world. We focus on families with children who are trying to balance their inner and outer life in order to stabilize the positive environment of the upbringing process and analyze how adults explain to the children the need to learn the Russian, Ukrainian and other languages. This can shed light on the challenges and strategies employed in alleviating prejudiced attitudes against immigrants’ languages and cultures which can cause alienation from the roots in the one-and-a-half and second generation. The research questions were: How has the war altered language policies in families with different ethnic backgrounds? What changes in home language use strategies do parents propose?Material and methodsMaterial drawn from numerous posts of Facebook discussions have been analyzed with the help of thematic analysis.Results and discussionWe observe that in many multilingual families with Ukrainian roots the war has led to a greater emphasis on the Ukrainian language use as an attempt to reinforce ties to their cultural heritage and express support for the country. Russian is increasingly viewed as the language of the aggressor; moreover, Russian culture is devalued and rejected. Some families have become more open to new language learning, especially the languages of their new environment, and try to identify themselves as multicultural and multiethnic personalities. On the other hand, in those families where parents work or study in the fields in which Russian is widely used, adults prioritize the development of Russian language skills in their children in order to improve their future educational and professional opportunities. We explore attitudes and challenges faced by parents in Russian-speaking families, as they demonstrate the complexities of identity formation and language transmission while making salient the interplay between parents’ personal experiences, their aspirations for their children’s cultural identity, and the pressures of integration into the local society.
Parental acceptance of brain health programs for preschool children: a mixed-methods study exploring barriers, facilitators and future approaches
Authors: Montague Lily A. , Hespos Susan , Mackenzie Erin , Siette Joyce 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundRecent research proposes that as much as 40% of dementia risk is amendable. Promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors in early life through educational methods can cultivate habits that may decrease dementia risk in later life. This study explores parental acceptance of brain health programs tailored for preschool children, aiming to identify barriers and facilitators affecting parental and child engagement.MethodsMixed-methods cross-sectional study. Urban and suburban parents (N = 187, Mage = 37.3 SD = 5.53, range = 29) of children aged three to five years across Australia. Parents participated in an online survey containing both open and closed questions exploring their personal views and opinions on brain health programs for their preschool children. Descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression analyses, and thematic analysis were used to explore sociodemographic factors associated with parental program acceptance.ResultsMost participants accepted a brain health program with over 98% agreeing a program would be useful for their child(ren). Participants with younger aged children were more likely to exhibit acceptance of a program (β = −0.209, p = 0.007). Three main categories emerged: dual home and preschool environments, the need for engaging brain health programs that were hands-on and screen-free, and addressing key barriers such as time and financial constraints to support implementation.ConclusionParticipants valued educating their children for a healthy life and viewed brain health programs favorably. This study contributes to early childhood education discussions, offering guidance for future generations’ brain health and wellbeing.
“I’ve been doing this for years”: the COVID-19 pandemic and family caregiver isolation and loneliness
Authors: Sullivan Caitlin , Vick Judith B. , Decosimo Kasey , Grubber Janet , Coffman Cynthia J. , Bruening Rebecca , Sperber Nina , Tucker Matthew , Dadolf Joshua , Boucher Nathan , Wang Virginia , Allen Kelli D. , Hastings S. Nicole , Van Houtven Courtney H. , Shepherd-Banigan Megan 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundFamily caregivers are family members or friends of care recipients who assist with activities of daily living, medication management, transportation, and help with finances among other activities. As a result of their caregiving, family caregivers are often considered a population at risk of experiencing increased stress, isolation, and loneliness. During the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, social isolation and decrease in social activities were a top concern among older adults and their family caregivers. Using secondary analysis of survey data as part of a multi-site implementation trial of a caregiver skills training program, we describe differences in caregiver experiences of loneliness before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsHealth and wellbeing surveys of family caregivers were collected on 422 family caregivers of veterans before and during COVID-19. Logistic regression modeling examined whether the loneliness differed between caregiver groups pre vs during COVID-19, using the UCLA 3-item loneliness measure. Rapid directed qualitative content analysis of open-ended survey questions was used to explore the context of how survey responses were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.ResultsThere were no significant differences in loneliness between caregivers pre vs during COVID-19. In open-ended responses regarding effects of COVID-19, caregivers described experiencing loneliness and social isolation; why they were unaffected by the pandemic; and how caregiving equipped them with coping strategies to manage negative pandemic-related effects.ConclusionLoneliness did not differ significantly between pre vs during COVID-19 caregivers. Future research could assess what specific characteristics are associated with caregivers who have resiliency, and identify caregivers who are more susceptible to experiencing loneliness. Understanding caregiver loneliness could assist other healthcare systems in developing and implementing caregiver support interventions.
The impact of text topic and assumed human vs. AI authorship on competence and quality assessment
Authors: Proksch Sebastian , Schühle Julia , Streeb Elisabeth , Weymann Finn , Luther Teresa , Kimmerle Joachim 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundWhile Large Language Models (LLMs) are considered positively with respect to technological progress and abilities, people are rather opposed to machines making moral decisions. But the circumstances under which algorithm aversion or algorithm appreciation are more likely to occur with respect to LLMs have not yet been sufficiently investigated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate how texts with moral or technological topics, allegedly written either by a human author or by ChatGPT, are perceived.MethodsIn a randomized controlled experiment, n = 164 participants read six texts, three of which had a moral and three a technological topic (predictor text topic). The alleged author of each text was randomly either labeled “ChatGPT” or “human author” (predictor authorship). We captured three dependent variables: assessment of author competence, assessment of content quality, and participants' intention to submit the text in a hypothetical university course (sharing intention). We hypothesized interaction effects, that is, we expected ChatGPT to score lower than alleged human authors for moral topics and higher than alleged human authors for technological topics and vice versa.ResultsWe only found a small interaction effect for perceived author competence, p = 0.004, d = 0.40, but not for the other dependent variables. However, ChatGPT was consistently devalued compared to alleged human authors across all dependent variables: there were main effects of authorship for assessment of the author competence, p &lt; 0.001, d = 0.95; for assessment of content quality, p &lt; 0.001, d = 0.39; as well as for sharing intention, p &lt; 0.001, d = 0.57. There was also a small main effect of text topic on the assessment of text quality, p = 0.002, d = 0.35.ConclusionThese results are more in line with previous findings on algorithm aversion than with algorithm appreciation. We discuss the implications of these findings for the acceptance of the use of LLMs for text composition.
Computer-controlled closed-loop norepinephrine infusion system for automated control of mean arterial pressure in dogs under isoflurane-induced hypotension: a feasibility study
Authors: Sasaki Kazumasu , Kawada Toru , Matsushita Hiroki , Yokota Shohei , Kakuuchi Midori , Yokoi Aimi , Yoshida Yuki , Morita Hidetaka , Sato Kei , Nishikawa Takuya , Kutter Annette P. N. , Kataoka Yasuyuki , Alexander Joe , Saku Keita , Ishikawa Tatsuya , Uemura Kazunori 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionIntra-operative hypotension is a common complication of surgery under general anesthesia in dogs and humans. Computer-controlled closed-loop infusion systems of norepinephrine (NE) have been developed and clinically applied for automated optimization of arterial pressure (AP) and prevention of intra-operative hypotension in humans. This study aimed to develop a simple computer-controlled closed-loop infusion system of NE for the automated control of the mean arterial pressure (MAP) in dogs with isoflurane-induced hypotension and to validate the control of MAP by the developed system.MethodsNE was administered via the cephalic vein, whereas MAP was measured invasively by placing a catheter in the dorsal pedal artery. The proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller in the negative feedback loop of the developed system titrated the infusion rate of NE to maintain the MAP at the target value of 60 mmHg. The titration was updated every 2 s. The performance of the developed system was evaluated in six laboratory Beagle dogs under general anesthesia with isoflurane.ResultsIn the six dogs, when the concentration [median (interquartile range)] of inhaled isoflurane was increased from 1.5 (1.5–1.5)% to 4 (4–4)% without activating the system, the MAP was lowered from 95 (91–99) to 41 (37–42) mmHg. In contrast, when the concentration was increased from 1.5 (1.0–1.5)% to 4 (4–4.8)% for a 30-min period and the system was simultaneously activated, the MAP was temporarily lowered from 92 (89–95) to 47 (43–49) mmHg but recovered to 58 (57–58) mmHg owing to the system-controlled infusion of NE. If the acceptable target range for MAP was defined as target MAP ±5 mmHg (55 ≤ MAP ≤65 mmHg), the percentage of time wherein the MAP was maintained within the acceptable range was 96 (89–100)% in the six dogs during the second half of the 30-min period (from 15 to 30 min after system activation). The median performance error, median absolute performance error, wobble, and divergence were − 2.9 (−4.7 to 1.9)%, 2.9 (2.0–4.7)%, 1.3 (0.8–1.8)%, and − 0.24 (−0.34 to −0.11)%·min−1, respectively. No adverse events were observed during the study period, and all dogs were extubated uneventfully.ConclusionThis system was able to titrate the NE infusion rates in an accurate and stable manner to maintain the MAP within the predetermined target range in dogs with isoflurane-induced hypotension. This system can be a potential tool in daily clinical practice for the care of companion dogs.
Generation of Rapid and High-Quality Serum by Recombinant Prothrombin Activator Ecarin (RAPClot™)
Authors: Zhao Kong-Nan , Dimeski Goce , Masci Paul , Johnson Lambro , Wang Jingjing , de Jersey John , Grant Michael , Lavin Martin F. 
Published: May 2024

We recently reported the potential application of recombinant prothrombin activator ecarin (RAPClot™) in blood diagnostics. In a new study, we describe RAPClot™ as an additive to develop a novel blood collection prototype tube that produces the highest quality serum for accurate biochemical analyte determination. The drying process of the RAPClot™ tube generated minimal effect on the enzymatic activity of the prothrombin activator. According to the bioassays of thrombin activity and plasma clotting, γ-radiation (>25 kGy) resulted in a 30–40% loss of the enzymatic activity of the RAPClot™ tubes. However, a visual blood clotting assay revealed that the γ-radiation-sterilized RAPClot™ tubes showed a high capacity for clotting high-dose heparinized blood (8 U/mL) within 5 min. This was confirmed using Thrombelastography (TEG), indicating full clotting efficiency under anticoagulant conditions. The storage of the RAPClot™ tubes at room temperature (RT) for greater than 12 months resulted in the retention of efficient and effective clotting activity for heparinized blood in 342 s. Furthermore, the enzymatic activity of the RAPClot™ tubes sterilized with an electron-beam (EB) was significantly greater than that with γ-radiation. The EB-sterilized RAPClot™ tubes stored at RT for 251 days retained over 70% enzyme activity and clotted the heparinized blood in 340 s after 682 days. Preliminary clinical studies revealed in the two trials that 5 common analytes (K, Glu, lactate dehydrogenase (LD), Fe, and Phos) or 33 analytes determined in the second study in the γ-sterilized RAPClot™ tubes were similar to those in commercial tubes. In conclusion, the findings indicate that the novel RAPClot™ blood collection prototype tube has a significant advantage over current serum or lithium heparin plasma tubes for routine use in measuring biochemical analytes, confirming a promising application of RAPClot™ in clinical medicine.
A New Method Based on Lattice Boltzmann Method and Unsupervised Clustering for Identification of Urban-Scale Ventilation Corridors
Authors: Li Tianyu , Xie Peng 
Published: May 2024

With the increase in urban development intensity, the urban climate has become an important factor affecting sustainable development. The role of urban ventilation corridors in improving urban climate has received widespread attention. Urban ventilation identification and planning based on morphological methods have been initially applied. Traditional morphological methods do not adequately consider the dynamic process of air flow, resulting in a rough evaluation of urban ventilation patterns. This study proposes a new urban-scale ventilation corridor identification method that integrates the Lattice Boltzmann method and the K-means algorithm. Taking Wuhan, China as the research area, an empirical study in different wind directions was conducted on a 20 m grid. The results showed that three levels of ventilation corridors (245.47 km2 in total) and two levels of ventilation obstruction areas (658.09 km2 in total) were identified to depict the ventilation pattern of Wuhan’s central urban area. The method proposed in this study can meet the needs of urban-scale ventilation corridor identification in terms of spatial coverage, spatial distribution rate and dynamic analysis. Compared with the classic least cumulative ventilation cost method, the method proposed in this study can provide more morphologic details of the ventilation corridors. This plays a very important role in urban planning based on urban ventilation theory.
The emergence of the non-Indigenous people: Confronting colonialism in the translation of Indigenous myths
Authors: Briggs Charles L. 
Published: May 2024

What, to echo Walter Benjamin, is the task of the translator in interpreting an Indigenous myth? The author faced thorny issues of translation and colonial violence working with an Indigenous population in a Venezuelan rainforest. Renowned healer, storyteller, and political leader Santiago Rivera performed the myth of “The emergence of the non-Indigenous people”, framing it as not only addressed to the author but as being about him. The analysis begins with work by Indigenous scholars Chris Teuton, Cutcha Risling Baldy and Gerald Vizenor in interpreting an ironic section about how Indigenous people came to be poor and non-Indigenous people wealthy, interpreted by a missionary as evidence of an Indigenous inferiority complex. Rivera brilliantly posed fundamental questions for translating Indigenous myths, questioning who gets to determine what constitutes a myth and what a decolonial translation entails, by tying the myth’s action to struggles to confront non-Indigenous exploitation of their lands, coastal water, labour and women’s sexuality. Just as the performance challenged the author to participate in Indigenous struggles, it raises questions for the rich mythic analyses and decolonial ambitions of ‘ontological turn’ scholars Eduardo Viveiros de Castro and Philippe Descola, extending questions posed by Descola’s Araweté interlocutors. A synopsis of this article can be found here.
THE EFFECT OF PERFORMANCE EXPECTANCY, PERCEIVED NEED, PERCEIVED VALUE AND PERCEIVED EASE OF USE ON PATIENT SATISFACTION AND CONTINUANCE INTENTION IN THE HALODOC TELEMEDICINE SERVICE APPLICATION IN JABODETABEK IN 2023
Authors: Stevani  , Bernarto Innocentius 
Published: May 2024

Abstract. Telemedicine is a fast-growing solution in healthcare equity efforts, with the most widely used application in Indonesia is the Halodoc app. Despite its great potential, user satisfaction with this application can affect users' continuance intention in using it. This study aims to analyze the impact of performance expectancy, perceived need, perceived value, perceived ease of use, on patient satisfaction and continuance intention of using the Halodoc app. Data from online questionnaires filled in by 312 respondents were collected and analyzed by Structural Equation Modeling method using SmartPLS 4.0.The results showed that expectancy, perceived need, perceived value, and perceived ease of use influence patient satisfaction positively and significantly. Performance expectancy, perceived need, perceived value, perceived ease of use, and patient satisfaction influence continuance intention positively and significantly

Abstrak. Telemedis merupakan solusi yang berkembang pesat dalam upaya pemerataan layanan kesehatan, dengan aplikasi yang paling banyak digunakan di Indonesia adalah aplikasi Halodoc. Meskipun potensinya besar, kepuasan pengguna terhadap aplikasi ini dapat mempengaruhi niat pengguna untuk terus menggunakannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh ekspektasi kinerja, persepsi kebutuhan, persepsi nilai, persepsi kemudahan penggunaan, terhadap kepuasan pasien dan niat untuk terus menggunakan aplikasi Halodoc. Data kuesioner online yang diisi oleh 312 responden dikumpulkan dan dianalisis dengan metode Structural Equation Modeling menggunakan SmartPLS 4.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ekspektasi, kebutuhan yang dirasakan, nilai yang dirasakan, dan persepsi kemudahan penggunaan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pasien. Ekspektasi kinerja, kebutuhan yang dirasakan, nilai yang dirasakan, persepsi kemudahan penggunaan, dan kepuasan pasien mempengaruhi niat melanjutkan secara positif dan signifikan
ДО ПИТАННЯ СПРИЙНЯТТЯ СТУДЕНТАМИ ОТРИМАНИХ БАЛІВ ЯК НЕГАРМОНІЙНИХ
Authors: Шатілова Олександра 
Published: May 2024

У 2021 році бажання підвищити отриманий на сесії бал виявив студент О. Чинне положення з оцінювання результатів навчання студентів [1] передбачало наступну систему: оцінка Е це 60-68 балів, D – 69-74 бали, C – 75-81 бал, B – 82-89 балів та A – 90-100 балів. Студент О. отримав 79 (С) та виявив бажання підвищити бал. Після проведеної бесіди з викладачем було виявлено, що студентові достатньо 80, що також відповідає оцінці С. Студент пояснив, що 80 балів краще (гармонійніше) за 79.
ОРГАНІЗАЦІЯ ІНДИВІДУАЛЬНОЇ ОЗДОРОВЧОЇ СИСТЕМИ ФАХІВЦЯ
Authors: Шепеленко Тетяна , Дорофєєва Тетяна , Гринько Віталій , Довженко Світлана , Сапегіна Ірина 
Published: May 2024

Розробляючи індивідуальну оздоровчу систему, необхідно виходити з того, що людина має фізичне тіло та біоенергетичне поле. Невеликі навантаження або тривалі інтервали відпочинку між заняттями не приводять до появи оздоровчого ефекту. Занадто великі навантаження і короткі інтервали відпочинку між ними можуть привести до перевищення адаптаційних можливостей організму. Одним з основних питань при занятті фізичною підготовкою є вибір відповідних навантажень. За ступенем впливу на організм в фізичній культурі розрізняють порогове, оптимальне, а також понаднормове навантаження.