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Religious polarization and justification of belief in invisible scientific versus religious entities
Authors: Payir Ayse , Soley Gaye , Serbest Oya , Corriveau Kathleen H. , Harris Paul L. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractChildren and adults express greater confidence in the existence of invisible scientific as compared to invisible religious entities. To further examine this differential confidence, 5‐ to 11‐year‐old Turkish children and their parents (N = 174, 122 females) from various regions in Türkiye, a country with an ongoing tension between secularism and religion, were tested in 2021 for their belief in invisible entities. Participants expressed more confidence in the existence of scientific than religious entities. For scientific entities, children justified their belief primarily by elaborating on the properties of the entity, rather than referring to the testimonial source of their judgment. This pattern was reversed for religious entities, arguably, highlighting the role of polarization in shaping the testimony children typically hear.
Military‐Connected Adolescents' Coping Strategies and Psychological Well‐Being: The Moderating Role of Family Functioning
Authors: Farnsworth Meredith L. , O'Neal Catherine W. 
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACTMilitary‐connected adolescents face unique challenges associated with military life, and some coping strategies are more beneficial to their well‐being than others. It is important to understand their use of various coping strategies in connection with their psychological well‐being and if there are family circumstances in which these coping strategies are more or less effective for enhancing psychological well‐being. Two hundred sixty‐six Army families completed surveys. A path analysis examined the associations between military‐connected adolescents' use of three distinct coping strategies (i.e., engaging in activities, utilizing self‐reliance and optimism, and venting negative feelings) and their psychological well‐being (i.e., depressive symptoms, anxiety and life satisfaction). The moderating role of family functioning (reported by mothers) was also examined. The three coping strategies were uniquely related to indicators of the adolescents' psychological well‐being, particularly their life satisfaction. Family functioning was not a robust moderator of these associations but was directly associated with greater well‐being. Study findings emphasize the salience of various coping strategies for military‐connected adolescents. In addition to initiatives that foster healthy family functioning, implications include programming to enhance adolescents' use of coping strategies that encourage self‐reliance and optimism along with engaging in demanding activities while minimizing adolescents' reliance on venting negative feelings as a coping strategy.
Functional studies in yeast confirm the pathogenicity of a new GINS3Meier–Gorlin syndrome variant
Authors: Mehrjoo Yosra , Campeau Philippe M. , Al Abdi Lama , Aldowaish Abdullah , Abouyousef Omar , Alkuraya Fowzan S. , Codina‐Solà Marta , Cueto‐González Anna M. , Wurtele Hugo 
Published: May 2024

AbstractMeier–Gorlin syndrome (MGORS) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by short stature, microtia, and patellar hypoplasia, and is caused by pathogenic variants of cellular factors involved in the initiation of DNA replication. We previously reported that biallelic variants in GINS3 leading to amino acid changes at position 24 (p.Asp24) cause MGORS. Here, we describe the phenotype of a new individual homozygous for the Asp24Asn variant. We also report the clinical characteristics of an individual harboring a novel homozygous GINS3 variant (Ile25Phe) and features suggestive of MGORS. Modification of the corresponding residue in yeast Psf3 (Val9Phe) compromised S phase progression compared to a humanized Psf3 Val9Ile variant. Expression of Psf3 Val9Phe in yeast also caused sensitivity to elevated temperature and the replicative stress‐inducing drug hydroxyurea, confirming partial loss of function of this variant in vivo and allowing us to upgrade the classification of this variant. Taken together, these data validate the critical importance of the GINS DNA replication complex in the molecular etiology of MGORS.
Minimal important difference in weight loss following bariatric surgery: Enhancing BODY‐Q interpretability
Authors: Dalaei Farima , Dijkhorst Phillip J. , Möller Sören , de Vries Claire E. E. , Poulsen Lotte , Voineskos Sophocles H. , Kaur Manraj N. , Thomsen Jørn Bo , van Veen Ruben N. , Juhl Claus B. , Andries Alin , Støving René K. , Cano Stefan J. , Klassen Anne F. , Pusic Andrea L. , Sørensen Jens A. 
Published: May 2024

SummaryBODY‐Q is a patient‐reported outcome measure for comprehensive assessment of outcomes specific to patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The clinical utility of BODY‐Q is hampered by the lack of guidance on score interpretation. This study aimed to determine minimal important difference (MID) for assessment of BODY‐Q. Prospective BODY‐Q data from Denmark and the Netherlands pre‐ and post‐bariatric surgery were collected. Two distribution‐based methods were used to estimate MID by 0.2 standard deviations of baseline scores and the mean standardized response change of scores from baseline to 3‐years postoperatively. In total, 5476 assessments from 2253 participants were included of which 1628 (72.3%) underwent Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass, 586 (26.0%) sleeve gastrectomy, 33 (1.5%) gastric banding, and 6 (0.03%) other surgeries. The mean age was 45.1 ± 10.9 with a mean BMI of 46.6 ± 9.6. Baseline MID ranged from 1 to 4 in health‐related quality of life (HRQL) and from 2 to 8 in appearance scales. The mean change of scores ranged from 4 to 5 in HRQL and from 4 to 7 in the appearance scales. The estimated MID for the change in BODY‐Q HRQL and appearance scales ranged from 3 to 8 and is recommended for use to interpret BODY‐Q scores and assess treatment effects in bariatric surgery.
Concurrent decline in teenage fertility rate and binge drinking? An observational study across 45 nations
Authors: Halkjelsvik Torleif , Skirbekk Vegard Fykse 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIntroductionAlcohol consumption is associated with unintended pregnancies among teenagers. Its role as a broader determinant of teenage fertility rates remains unclear. We investigate whether adolescent binge drinking affects the number of teenage births.MethodsBinge drinking data from 137,898 females aged 15–16 were collected in the HBSC study (2002–2018, 43 countries/regions) and 267,359 in the ESPAD study (1995–2019, 41 countries/regions). Age‐specific fertility rates were from the Human Fertility Database and the World Health Organization. We examined changes over time in countries' average levels of binge drinking among female pupils aged 15–16 and population‐level fertility rates for the same cohorts when aged 16–19 years.ResultsControlling for differences between countries and survey waves, we found an association between binge drinking and fertility rate, B = 0.019, 95% confidence interval [0.004, 0.034]. When accounting for the countries' time trends, the association was substantially reduced, B = 0.006, 95% confidence interval [−0.0062, 0.0174]. The relationship was not moderated by abortion rates and controlling for contraceptive use had no impact on the findings.Discussion and ConclusionsThe association between adolescent binge drinking and fertility rates diminishes when accounting for country‐specific time trends. Given the lack of clear mechanisms linking binge drinking to trends in fertility rates rather than shorter‐term changes, the association likely reflects broader secular trends. Binge drinking may be involved in teen pregnancy and childbirth in individual cases but it does not explain recent developments in teenage fertility rates.
Boom and bust: the effects of masting on seed predator range dynamics and trophic cascades
Authors: Hallworth Michael T. , Sirén Alexej P. K. , DeLuca William V. , Duclos Timothy R. , McFarland Kent P. , Hill Jason M. , Rimmer Christopher C. , Morelli Toni Lyn 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAimSpatiotemporal variation in resource availability is a strong driver of animal distributions. In the northern hardwood and boreal forests of the northeastern United States, tree mast events provide resource pulses that drive the population dynamics of small mammals, including the American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus), a primary songbird nest predator. This study sought to determine whether mast availability ameliorates their abiotic limits, enabling red squirrel elevational distributions to temporarily expand and negatively impact high‐elevation songbirds.LocationNortheastern United States.MethodsWe used two independent datasets to evaluate our hypotheses. First, we fit a dynamic occupancy model using data from camera trap surveys to evaluate red squirrel distributional responses to pulses in the tree mast. We also assessed population responses using systematic auditory surveys analysed with an open‐population binomial mixture model. Further, we used modelled red squirrel abundance in nest‐survival models to evaluate whether their abundance is correlated with the daily nest survival of three songbird species.ResultsThe tree mast provided a critical resource pulse that resulted in a two‐fold increase in the annual elevational distribution of red squirrels. The elevational distribution of red squirrels ranged from a minimum of ~450 m (range: 663–1145 m asl) following two consecutive years without a masting event to a maximum of over 1000 m (range: 443–1545 m asl) after a large mast event. The daily nest survival of three songbird species tended to decline with an increase in the abundance of red squirrels.Main ConclusionsTree mast is a central biological phenomenon in many temperate and boreal forests. This study reveals how this resource pulse results in range changes in a small mammal that is both a seed and bird predator, as well as prey for many carnivores. Thus, understanding this phenomenon can inform the conservation and management of northern forests, including breeding songbirds.
Identifying sites with high biodiversity value using filtered species records from a biodiversity information facility
Authors: Duflot Rémi , Vähätalo Anssi V. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAimEfficient mitigation of the biodiversity crisis requires targeted conservation actions in locations with high species richness, the presence of endangered species and unique species communities. However, prioritising sites remains challenging because of sparse knowledge on biodiversity, limiting the possibility of communicating efficiently with local decision makers. We examine easy‐to‐replicate, yet robust, methods to identify areas with high conservation values on large spatial scales using data filtering and complementary biodiversity indicators based on species records from a biodiversity information facility.LocationFinland, Europe.MethodsWe illustrate the protocol by focusing on Lepidoptera in Finnish municipal districts. We mobilised over 3 million species records on 878 native Lepidoptera (2001–2020) from the Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility. We estimated the richness of overall and endangered species using species accumulation curves, as well as the uniqueness of species communities, using measures of local contribution to beta diversity (LCBD). After testing for multiple thresholds and their effect on indicator accuracy, 97 districts with >5000 records were included in the analyses.ResultsEstimated overall species richness was highest on the southern coast and significantly decreased in the North, following a known pattern with Lepidoptera in Finland. Species richness was not the highest in the districts with the greatest number of records and the ranking differed from the raw data, demonstrating the importance of correcting for sampling intensity. The estimated number of endangered species correlated with overall species richness, except in northernmost districts, where the proportion of endangered species was exceptionally high. High LCBD replacement (i.e. unique species communities) was concentrated in the Southwest (hemi‐boreal) and North (northern boreal) of the country.Main ConclusionsWe provided an example and interpretations of how scalable biodiversity indicators based on accumulation curves and LCBD analyses, and careful data filtering (thresholds) can be used to identify sites with conservation priorities from multi‐sourced species records.
Endoscopic hand suturing using a modified through‐the‐scope needle holder for mucosal closure after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection: Prospective multicenter study (with video)
Authors: Uozumi Takeshi , Abe Seiichiro , Mizuguchi Yasuhiko , Sekiguchi Masau , Toyoshima Naoya , Takamaru Hiroyuki , Yamada Masayoshi , Kobayashi Nozomu , Sadachi Ryo , Ito Sayo , Takada Kazunori , Kishida Yoshihiro , Imai Kenichiro , Hotta Kinichi , Ono Hiroyuki , Saito Yutaka 
Published: May 2024

ObjectivesEndoscopic hand suturing (EHS) is a novel technique for closing a mucosal defect after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). We investigated the technical feasibility of colorectal EHS using a modified flexible through‐the‐scope needle holder.MethodsThis was a prospective multicenter study conducted at two referral centers between June 2022 and April 2023. This study included colorectal neoplasms 20–50 mm in size located in the sigmoid colon or rectum. A modified flexible through‐the‐scope needle holder, with an increased jaw width to facilitate needle grasping, was used for colorectal EHS. The primary end‐points were sustained closure rate on second‐look endoscopy (SLE) performed on postoperative days 3–4 and suturing time for colorectal EHS. Secondary end‐points included complete closure rate and delayed adverse events.ResultsWe enrolled 20 colorectal neoplasms in 20 patients, including four patients receiving antithrombotic agents. The tumor location was as follows: lower rectum (n = 8), upper rectum (n = 2), rectosigmoid colon (n = 4), and sigmoid colon (n = 6), and the median mucosal defect size was 37 mm (range, 21–65 mm). The complete closure rate was 90% (18/20 [95% confidence interval (CI) 68.3–98.8%]), and the median suturing time was 49 min (range, 23–92 min [95% CI 35–68 min]). Sustained closure rate on SLE was 85% (17/20 [95% CI 62.1–96.8%]). No delayed adverse events were observed.ConclusionEHS demonstrated a high sustained closure rate. Given the long suturing time and technical difficulty, EHS should be reserved for cases with a high risk of delayed adverse events.
An international interdisciplinary approach to developing video educational materials promoting mental health literacy among adolescents in the Philippines
Authors: Ojio Yasutaka , Shiozawa Takuma , Gregorio Ernesto R. , Leynes Maria Cynthia , Hernandez Paul Michael R. , Estrada Crystal Amiel M. , Fuyama Taruto , Kobayashi Jun , Satake Naoko 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAimAdolescent mental ill‐health is a common international challenge affecting both high‐ and lower‐middle‐income countries. The Republic of the Philippines enacted its first mental health law in 2019, underlining the importance of the promotion of adolescent mental health education in schools. In Japan, course instructions about mental ill‐health were formulated in a Course of Study that reflects governmental curriculum guidelines. Embedded since 2022, the Course of Study aimed to promote an understanding of current issues of adolescent health. The National Center for Global Health and Medicine in Japan has been sharing experience of promoting public health practices and advancing medical technology in low‐ and middle‐income countries, especially in the Western Pacific region. This paper describes the development process and content of these resources by an interdisciplinary team from Japan and the Philippines.MethodsThe interdisciplinary team created an embedded mental health education programme using animated videos for the Philippine school curriculum to improve mental health literacy in adolescents.ResultsTwo six‐minute animated videos of age‐relevant stories were created. The animation scenarios illustrate: 1) mental health problems and recovery; and 2) major symptoms of mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Each animated video presents several items for discussion among students and/or teachers, both in class and online for students unable to attend school.ConclusionOur efforts may provide good opportunities for enhancing adolescents' mental health activities in the Philippines. In the following steps, we should investigate the effectiveness of school‐based MHL using these animated videos with rigorous evaluation methods.
A premium for positive social interest and attractive voices in the acceptability of unfair offers? An ERP study
Authors: Yuan Yan , Shang Junchen , Gao Chunhai , Sommer Werner , Li Weijun 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAlthough the attractiveness of voices plays an important role in social interactions, it is unclear how voice attractiveness and social interest influence social decision‐making. Here, we combined the ultimatum game with recording event‐related brain potentials (ERPs) and examined the effect of attractive versus unattractive voices of the proposers, expressing positive versus negative social interest (“I like you” vs. “I don't like you”), on the acceptance of the proposal. Overall, fair offers were accepted at significantly higher rates than unfair offers, and high voice attractiveness increased acceptance rates for all proposals. In ERPs in response to the voices, their attractiveness and expressed social interests yielded early additive effects in the N1 component, followed by interactions in the subsequent P2, P3 and N400 components. More importantly, unfair offers elicited a larger Medial Frontal Negativity (MFN) than fair offers but only when the proposer's voice was unattractive or when the voice carried positive social interest. These results suggest that both voice attractiveness and social interest moderate social decision‐making and there is a similar “beauty premium” for voices as for faces.
Vegetation pattern and topography determine erosion characteristics in a semi‐arid sandstone hillslope‐gully system
Authors: Zhu Ruipeng , Yu Yang , Liu Dianjun , Wang Jingxue , Gao Zhiqiang , Liu Jing , Serrano‐Bernardo Francisco , Rodrigo‐Comino Jesús 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe hillslope‐gully system serves as the primary contributor to both runoff and sediment yield. The WEPP (Water Erosion Prediction Project) model is often applied to investigate erosion characteristics at hillslope scale, demonstrating a high level of accuracy in simulating water erosion. In this study, according to in situ field monitoring (2014–2020) at a Pisha sandstone hillslope on the Loess Plateau, China, a total of 50 rainfall events’ data were used as climatic data to calibrate the soil parameters, and 11 different vegetation patterns and four slope gradients of hillslope‐gully systems were installed as inputs for the management and slope data, respectively. In systems A, B, C and D, the hillslope gradients were defined as 5°, 8°, 10° and 12° and the gully gradients as 15°, 20°, 25° and 30°, respectively. The results showed that the steeper the slope, the more severe the erosion. However, there was a critical value for the effect of slope on runoff. When the slope exceeded 8° and the gully exceeded 20°, the runoff no longer increased further and even decreased. The reduction in runoff in hillslope‐gully systems was in the following order (in mm): system D (3.4 ± 0.14) > system C (3.4 ± 0.14) > system B (3.39 ± 0.14) > system A (3.12 ± 0.13). Increasing vegetation cover could reduce erosion. Differences in runoff between vegetation patterns were not significant (p > 0.05) and ranged from 8% to 26%. However, there were significant differences in the sediment yield reduction benefits of different vegetation patterns (p < 0.05), ranging from 17% to 66%. It was observed that vegetation located in the lower slope produced a more pronounced effect in mitigating sediment when the degree of cover was the same. We conclude that implementing watershed management strategies based on the vegetation and topographic attributes of hillslope‐gully systems within the Loess Plateau, especially on Pisha sandstone hillslopes, serves as the fundamental approach to achieving sustainable watershed management.
Association of outdoor air and noise pollution with unprovoked seizures and new onset epilepsy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Antaya Tresah C. , Espino‐Alvarado Poul H. , Oiamo Tor , Wilk Piotr , Speechley Kathy N. , Burneo Jorge G. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractResearch has indicated that certain environmental exposures may increase the risk of unprovoked seizures and new onset epilepsy. This study aimed to synthesize the literature that has estimated the associations between short‐ and long‐term exposure to outdoor air and noise pollution and the risk of unprovoked seizures and new onset epilepsy. We searched Embase, MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, BIOSIS Previews, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Proquest Dissertations and Theses, conference abstracts, and the gray literature and conducted citation tracing in June 2023. Observational and ecological studies assessing the associations of air and noise pollution with unprovoked seizures or new onset epilepsy were eligible. One reviewer extracted summary data. Using fixed and random effects models, we calculated the pooled risk ratios (RRs) for the studies assessing the associations between short‐term exposure to air pollution and unprovoked seizures. Seventeen studies were included, 16 assessing the association of air pollution with seizures and one with epilepsy. Eight studies were pooled quantitatively. Ozone (O3; RR = .99, 95% confidence interval [CI] = .99–.99) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exposure adjusted for particulate matter (RR = 1.02, 95% CI = 1.01–1.02) on the same day, and carbon monoxide (CO) exposure 2 days prior (RR = 1.12, 95% CI = 1.02–1.22), were associated with seizure risk. A single study of air pollution and epilepsy did not report a significant association. The risk of bias and heterogeneity across studies was moderate or high. Short‐term exposure to O3, NO2, and CO may affect the risk of seizures; however, the effect estimates for O3 and NO2 were minimal. Additional research should continue to explore these and the associations between outdoor air pollution and epilepsy and between noise pollution and seizures and epilepsy.