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The effect of prebiotic and probiotic food consumption on anxiety severity: a nationwide study in Korea
Authors: Tae Hyejin , Kim Tae-Suk 
Published: May 2024

ObjectivesOver the past decade, research has reported that diet and gut health affect anxiety symptoms through changes in the gut microbiota. Therefore, the introduction of prebiotic and probiotic food favorable for the intestinal microbiota is necessary to improve the mental health of the host. The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of prebiotic and probiotic foods to lowering anxiety symptoms using a large, nationwide population-based database.Materials and methodsThe study population included 4,317 individuals 19 to 64 years of age who participated in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VII-3, 2019–2021). A food frequency questionnaire was used to evaluate prebiotic and probiotic food consumption. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment 7-item scale (GAD-7) assessed the severity of anxiety symptoms. The effect of prebiotic and probiotic food consumption on anxiety severity was analyzed using multiple logistic regression.ResultsAnxiety symptom severity was significantly lower in the highest prebiotic and/or probiotic food consumption tertiles compared to the lowest food consumption tertile. We also found a sex difference in the odds ratio for anxiety symptoms. The consumption of prebiotic food was significantly associated with the highest odds of anxiety among both men and women. However, probiotic food had a significant beneficial effect on lowering anxiety symptoms in men but not in women.ConclusionOur finding suggests that prebiotic and probiotic food consumption might confer a beneficial influence on anxiety symptoms. Further research is required for a deeper understanding into the mechanisms of the positive effects of prebiotics and probiotics on anxiety.
Robotic distal gastrectomy using a novel pre-emptive supra-pancreatic approach without duodenal transection in the dissection of D2 lymph nodes for gastric cancer
Authors: Xie Jianming , Yang Jiabin , Wang Meixiao , Yin Yongfang , Yan Zhilong 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundRobot-assisted surgery has shown remarkable progress as a minimally invasive procedure for gastric cancer. This study aimed to compare the pre-emptive suprapancreatic approach without duodenal transection and the conventional approach in terms of perioperative feasibility and short-term surgical outcomes.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed all patients who underwent robotic distal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection using the da Vinci Xi robotic system between December 2021 and April 2023 and categorized them into two groups for comparison. Patients treated using the pre-emptive suprapancreatic approach (observation group) were compared with those who received the conventional approach (control group). Employing one-to-one propensity score matching, we evaluated the postoperative morbidity and short-term outcomes in these two distinct groups to assess the efficacy and safety of the novel surgical technique.ResultsThis study enrolled 131 patients: 70 in the observation group and 61 in the control group. After propensity score matching, the operative times were significantly longer in the control group than in the observation group (229.10 ± 33.96 vs. 174.84 ± 18.37, p &lt;0.001). The mean blood loss was lower in the observation group than in the control group (25.20 ± 11.18 vs. 85.00 ± 38.78, p &lt;0.001). Additionally, the observation group exhibited a higher number of retrieved lymph nodes, including suprapyloric, perigastric, and superior pancreatic lymph nodes (28.69 ± 5.48 vs. 19.21 ± 2.89, p &lt;0.001; 4.98 ± 1.27 vs. 4.29 ± 1.21, p = 0.012; 10.52 ± 2.39 vs. 5.50 ± 1.62, p &lt;0.001; 6.26 ± 2.64 vs. 5.00 ± 1.72, p = 0.029). Drain amylase levels in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (30.08 ± 33.74 vs. 69.14 ± 66.81, p &lt;0.001).ConclusionThis study revealed that using the pre-emptive suprapancreatic approach without duodenal transection in the dissection of D2 lymph nodes for gastric cancer is a safe and feasible procedure in terms of surgical outcomes.
Sitagliptin ameliorates L-arginine-induced acute pancreatitis via modulating inflammatory cytokines expression and combating oxidative stress
Authors: Eltahir Heba M. , Elbadawy Hossein M. , Almikhlafi Mohannad A. , Alalawi Ali M. , Aldhafiri Ahmed J. , Alahmadi Yaser M. , Al thagfan Sultan S. , Albadrani Muayad , M Eweda Saber , Abouzied Mekky M. 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundAcute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory condition that resolves spontaneously, but occasionally, develops into systemic inflammation, organ failure and mortality. Oxidative stress and activation of inflammatory pathways represent major players in AP pathogenesis. Current management of AP relies on attenuating injuries to the pancreas and putting the inflammatory process under control. In this study, we investigated the role of sitagliptin in modulating L-arginine-induced AP in rats.MethodsSwiss rats were subdivided into a healthy control group, AP group (a single dose of L-arginine 250 mg/100 g, intraperitoneal), and sitagliptin + L-arginine-treated group (10 mg sitagliptin/kg body weight/day, orally). Sitagliptin treatment started 1 hour after L-arginine injection and continued for 3days. Biochemical and histopathological investigations were performed on serum and tissue samples collected from test animals.ResultsL-arginine increased pancreatic meyloperoxidase and serum amylase- and lipase activities and serum levels of TNF-α, LT-α, IFN-γ, IL-1α/β, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, and IL-15. AP animals showed elevated MDA and NO and decreased GSH and serum calcium levels. Histopathological changes were observed by H&amp;E staining. Sitagliptin treatment significantly ameliorated these biochemical and histological changes diminishing the signs of AP.ConclusionSitagliptin treatment was effective in ameliorating L-arginine-induced AP which can be regarded to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect.
Plant beta-turnover rather than nestedness shapes overall taxonomic and phylogenetic beta-diversity triggered by favorable spatial–environmental conditions in large-scale Chinese grasslands
Authors: Yao Zhenyu , Xin Yue , Ma Zhaoxia , Zhao Liqing , Mu Wenkui , Guo Jianying , Ali Arshad 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionAlthough it is widely acknowledged that biodiversity maintains plant community assembly processes, exploring the patterns and drivers of beta-diversity (β-diversity; species variation among local plant communities) has received much less attention compared to alpha-diversity (α-diversity; species variation within a local plant community). Here, we aim to examine the patterns and spatial–environmental drivers of taxonomic and phylogenetic β-diversity, and their components such as species turnover and nestedness, in large-scale Leymus chinensis grassland communities.MethodsWe collected plant community data from 166 sites across widely distributed L. chinensis communities in northern China, and then calculated the taxonomic and phylogenetic β-diversity indices (overall, turnover and nestedness) using a pairwise dissimilarity approach. To assess the effects and to explain the variation in the patterns of β-diversity, we collected data on geospatial, climate and soil conditions. We applied descriptive statistics, Mental correlations, and multiple linear regression models to assess the patterns and spatial–environmental drivers of β-diversity.ResultsThe β-turnover, as compared to β-nestedness, exhibited a predominant influence, constituting 92.6% of the taxonomic β-diversity and 80.4% of the phylogenetic β-diversity. Most of the spatial–environmental variables were significantly positively correlated with the overall taxonomic and phylogenetic β-diversity and β-turnover, but not with β-nestedness. Climatic factors such as MAP and MAT were the strongest predictors of both taxonomic and phylogenetic β-diversity and β-turnover. The variance partitioning analysis showed that the combined effects of spatial and environmental factors accounted for 19% and 16% of the variation in the taxonomic and phylogenetic β-diversity (overall), 17% and 12% of the variation in the β-turnover, and 7% and 1% of the variation in the β-nestedness, respectively, which were higher than independent effects of either spatial or environmental factors.DiscussionAt larger spatial scales, the turnover component of β-diversity may be associated with the species complementarity effect, but dominant or functionally important species can vary among communities due to the species selection effect. By incorporating β-diversity into grassland management strategies, we can enhance the provision of vital ecosystem services that bolster human welfare, serving as a resilient barrier against the adverse effects of climate change at regional and global scales.
The dark side of personality functioning: associations between antisocial cognitions, personality functioning (AMPD), empathy and mentalisation
Authors: Rabl Luna , Maerz Jeff , Viviani Roberto , Labek Karin 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionWith the introduction of the new psychiatric diagnostic manuals, personality functioning has gained new prominence. Several studies have reported consistent findings that individual showing high levels of antisocial features are associated with alterations in interpersonal functioning domains such as empathy and mentalisation. The focus of the current study (N = 198) is to examine antisocial cognitions, as measured by the Scrambled Sentences Task (SST), and to what extent this approach can help to better understand the relationship between antisocial traits and personality functioning/empathy.MethodWe implemented a hypothesis-driven approach using logistic regression and a data-driven approach using machine learning to examine distinct but related measures of personality functioning as predictors of antisocial cognitions.ResultsAntisocial cognitions were associated with low interpersonal functioning as expected, but only when not adjusting for antisocial traits, which accounted for almost all the association. The data-driven analysis revealed that individual items assessing empathic concern in personality functioning scales (as opposed to the whole scores) explained low antisocial cognitions even when adjusting for antisocial traits.DiscussionAntisocial cognitions appear to be associated to two distinct traits, the antisocial and a specific type of personality functioning. This finding is discussed in terms of the possible distinction between two motivational forces: to harm others/prioritize one’s advantage, and to help suffering others.
Protection motivation theory in predicting intentional behaviors regards schistosomiasis: a WeChat-based qualitative study
Authors: Wang Yi , Li Chengyuan , Zhang Jianfeng , Mao Yuanchun , Li Wei 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundModifications of behavior can help reduce the risk of transmission by disrupting the parasite life cycle. Behavior intension is a necessary intermediate step in behavior change. This study aimed to explore protection motivation theory (PMT) in predicting likelihood of engagement in protective behavior against infection with Schistosoma.MethodsIn China, a questionnaire for data collection was sent to users who followed the WeChat public account from June 2 to 6, 2023. Factors affecting intentional behavior of participants were analyzed using stepwise regression analysis and structural equation modeling.ResultsA total of 2,243 valid questionnaires were collected, with a mean age of 30 ± 8.4 years. Approximately 1,395 (62.2%) participants reported that they had been exposed to wild waters in daily work and life. About 51.0 and 50.7% of respondents reported never having been exposed to wild water in the last 3 and 6 months, respectively. Results indicated that prior knowledge of schistosomiasis was associated with the 7 PMT subconstructs, which then influenced future preventative behaviors.ConclusionBehavior intentionis a complicated and indispensable part of behavior change that is influenced by professional knowledge, socio-economic status, and personal characteristics. The effective dissemination of knowledge regards schistosomiasis should be strengthened to emphasize the effectiveness of protective measures against infection and severe disease.
Comparative analysis of machine learning versus traditional method for early detection of parental depression symptoms in the NICU
Authors: Sadjadpour Fatima , Hosseinichimeh Niyousha , Abedi Vida , Soghier Lamia M. 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionNeonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission is a stressful experience for parents. NICU parents are twice at risk of depression symptoms compared to the general birthing population. Parental mental health problems have harmful long-term effects on both parents and infants. Timely screening and treatment can reduce these negative consequences.ObjectiveOur objective is to compare the performance of the traditional logistic regression with other machine learning (ML) models in identifying parents who are more likely to have depression symptoms to prioritize screening of at-risk parents. We used data obtained from parents of infants discharged from the NICU at Children’s National Hospital (n = 300) from 2016 to 2017. This dataset includes a comprehensive list of demographic characteristics, depression and stress symptoms, social support, and parent/infant factors.Study designOur study design optimized eight ML algorithms – Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine, Decision Tree, Random Forest, XGBoost, Naïve Bayes, K-Nearest Neighbor, and Artificial Neural Network – to identify the main risk factors associated with parental depression. We compared models based on the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), positive predicted value (PPV), sensitivity, and F-score.ResultsThe results showed that all eight models achieved an AUC above 0.8, suggesting that the logistic regression-based model’s performance is comparable to other common ML models.ConclusionLogistic regression is effective in identifying parents at risk of depression for targeted screening with a performance comparable to common ML-based models.
Associations between peak expiratory flow and frailty in olderly individuals: findings from the China health and retirement longitudinal study
Authors: Wang Rui , Shi Wen , Zhou Wenlu , Xu Yawen , Wang Junjie 
Published: May 2024

PurposePeak Expiratory Flow (PEF) is associated with a variety of adverse health outcomes in older adults; however, the relationship between PEF and frailty remains uncertain, and this study investigated the relationship between PEF and frailty within an olderly Asian demographic.MethodsData were sourced from the Chinese Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Individuals in the study, all 60 years or older, underwent baseline PEF assessments quantified as standardized residual (SR) percentile values. The evaluation of frailty was conducted based on the criteria established by Fried. Participants without frailty at the outset were tracked over a four-year period, during which the relationships between PEF and frailty were examined through logistic regression and discrete-time Cox regression analyses.ResultsAmong 5,060 participants, cross-sectional analysis revealed that the prevalence of frailty was 2–3 times higher in the lower 10–49th and &lt; 10th SR percentile groups compared to the 80–100th SR percentile group. The longitudinal study corroborated these results, showing an adjusted hazard ratio (HR) of 2.01 (95% CI, 1.15–3.51) for PEF SR percentiles below the 10th, in contrast to those between the 80th and 100th percentiles.ConclusionPEF independently predicts and determines frailty in older adults. Declines in PEF greater than expected are associated with the development of frailty. Subsequent studies are encouraged to delve deeper into the connection between respiratory function and frailty in diverse contexts.
Screening the Protective Agents Able to Improve the Survival of Lactic Acid Bacteria Strains Subjected to Spray Drying Using Several Key Enzymes Responsible for Carbohydrate Utilization
Authors: Liu Jing , Xie Shanshan , Xu Mengfan , Jiang Xiaoying , Wang Qian , Zhao Hongfei , Zhang Bolin 
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study was to identify the most effective protectants for enhancing the viability of specific lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains (Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus CICC 6097, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CICC 21839, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM) by assessing their enzymatic activity when exposed to spray drying (inlet/outlet temperature: 135 °C/90 °C). Firstly, it was found that the live cell counts of the selected LAB cells from the 10% (w/v) recovered skim milk (RSM) group remained above 107 CFU/g after spray drying. Among all the three groups (1% w/v RSM group, 10% w/v RSM group, and control group), the two enzymes pyruvate kinase (PK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were more sensitive to spray drying than hexokinase (HK) and β-galactosidase (β-GAL). Next, transcriptome data of Lb. acidophilus NCFM showed that 10% (w/v) RSM improved the down-regulated expressions of genes encoding PK (pyk) and LDH (ldh) after spray drying compared to 1% (w/v) RSM. Finally, four composite protectants were created, each consisting of 10% (w/v) RSM plus a different additive—sodium glutamate (CP-A group), sucrose (CP-B group), trehalose (CP-C group), or a combination of sodium glutamate, sucrose, and trehalose (CP-D group)—to encapsulate Lb. acidophilus NCFM. It was observed that the viable counts of strain NCFM (8.56 log CFU/g) and enzymatic activity of PK and LDH in the CP-D group were best preserved compared to the other three groups. Therefore, our study suggested that measuring the LDH and PK activity could be used as a promising tool to screen the effective spray-dried protective agent for LAB cells.
Telaah Rasm Pada Manuskrip Mushaf Al-Qur`An Kuno Di Kalimantan Barat
Authors: Buhori Buhori , Hakim Abdul , Abdi Efan Chairul 
Published: May 2024

Artikel ini membahas tentang karakteristik manuskrip mushaf al-Qur’an dari Sanggau koleksi Museum Provinsi Kalimantan Barat dan manuskrip mushaf Ismahayana Landak serta perbandingan aspek rasm yang terdapat dalam kedua manuskrip mushaf kuno yang ada di Kalimantan Barat ini, dengan dikomparasikan dengan sistem rasm yang terdapat dalam Mushaf Standar Indonesia (MSI). Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis isi (content analysis) dengan bentuk analisis teks yang dilakukan dengan cara menginventarisir dua manuskrip mushaf kuno ini. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa manuskrip al-Qur’an Sanggau masih utuh dengan jumlah kuras 23, 190 halaman, jumlah baris perhalaman 15-17, lebar ukuran teks per halaman 0,4 cm. Tidak ditemukan penomoran ayat dan halaman. Teks menggunakan Khat Naskhi dengan tinta hitam. Sedangkan Mushaf Ismahayana ditulis pada kertas Eropa dengan kondisi fisik yang tidak lengkap. Tidak ada halaman awal dan iluminasi. Total halaman 273 dan 546. Jumlah baris perhalaman adalah 15-16 halaman. Panjang dan lebar teks naskah pada bagian kanan 6 cm, lebar atas 3,5 cm tepi kiri 2 cm dan garis bawah 3 cm. Jenis khat Naskhi ditulis dengan tinta hitam. Manuskrip Mushaf Sanggau dan Manuskrip Ismahayana ditulis dengan rasm imlâ’i. Namun penggunaan rasm ini tidak diterapkan secara konsisten. Sebab pada sebagian penulisan lafal-lafal tertentu juga menggunakan pola rasm utsmâni
ANALISIS LARANGAN GHIBAH DALAM SURAH AL-HUJURAT AYAT 12 PENDEKATAN FENOMOLOGI SOSIAL
Authors: Hasanah Waqi’atul , Hartono Hartono 
Published: May 2024

Tujuan peneletian ini sebagai respon atas fonomina sosial tentang Ghibah sehingga masyarakat diharapkan dapat meminimalisir kebiasaan Ghibah. Perbuatan yang diharamkan Al-Quran bahwa ghibah sama halnya dengan memakan daging manusia yang telah meninggal. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif komparatif antara Tafsir Al-Munir Karya Wahbah Az-Zuhaili dan Tafsir Al-Misbah Karya M. Quraish Shihab. Manfaat yang akan dicapai bagaimana masyarakat bisa paham akan dampak Ghibah dan menghindari kebiasaan ghibah. Ghibah mencakup setiap hal yang tidak disukainya, baik menyangkut keberagamaannya atau keduniawiannya, moralnya atau fisiknya, hartanya, anaknya, istrinya, pembantunya, pakaiannya dan semua hal yang dianggap memiliki kekurangan.
Kinetics of curing of epoxy oligomers with amine hardeners and its evaluation by various methods
Authors: Simonov-Yemelyanov I. D. , Ezdakov G. I. 
Published: May 2024

This article presents the results of a study of the kinetics of curing an epoxy oligomer with an amine hardener by various methods. The methods presented in the work provide complete, or for a certain stage (rheokinetics, residual stresses) information about the kinetics of the polymerization process.Data on the kinetics of the ED-20 + triethylenetetramine curing process obtained by different methods record changes in characteristics, however, they should be correctly interpreted and used in the development of various technological processes for creating materials and products.
Pengaruh Baby Massage terhadap Peningkatan Nafsu Makan dan Tidur Berkualitas pada Balita Usia 1-5 Tahun
Authors: Sulistyawati Henny 
Published: May 2024

Baby Massage yang dilakukan pada balita banyak sekali manfaatnya, salah satunya bisa meningkatkan pertumbuhan. Baby massage yang dilakukan pada balita bisa membantu lebih rileks, sehingga menurunkan stress dan tekanan yang menunjang produksi imun tubuh lebih baik. Hal ini terjadi ketika balita dipijat akan merasakan rileks dan mudah untuk tidur, selain itu baby massage meningkatkan kerja system pencernaan sehingga dapat menngkatkan nafsu makan. Baby massage bisa meningkatkan hubungan kasih sayang antara ibu dan bayi. Sehingga ketika ibu ingin meningkatkan sentuhan fisik seperti belaian, pelukan dan pijatan lembut serta menambah erat ikatan kasih sayang antara ibu dan balita, ibu harus mengetahui dan memahami tenik pijat bayi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh baby massage terhadap peingkatan nafsu makan dan tidur yang berkualitas pada balita usia 1-5 tahun. Metode penelitian digunakan analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah semua ibu yang mempunyai balita usia 1-5 tahun. Penelitian deilakukan dengan melakukan baby massage pada balita usia 1-5 tahun selama 3 bulan dan dilaksanakan secara berkesinambungan serta dilanjutkan secara mandiri oleh ibu dirumah, harapanya bisa meningkatkan nafsu makan, menambah berat bedan serta kualitas tidur. Hasil yang didapatkan setelah pemijatan pada balita selama 3 bulan menunjukkan, setlah dilakukan pemijatan nafsu makan meningkat 20% menjadi 75%, nafsu makan tetap 45% turun 25% dan nafsu makan menurun 35% menjadi 0%. Sedangkan lama waktu tidur setelah di lakukan baby massage pertambahan rata-rata lama waktu tidur pada balita 1-3 tahun sebesar 107 menit, sedangkan rata-rata waktu tidur balita 4-5 tahun sebesar 90 menit. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa baby massage sangat berpengaruh untuk meningkatnkan nafsu makan dan kualitus tidur balita.
أنساق التقبل في الفخر بالشعر عند المخضرمين الاسلاميين
Authors: أ.م.د.نادية هناوي سعدون  
Published: May 2024

اذا اردنا تطبيق مادة ( التقبل ) كمفهوم ثقافي اشكالي على غرض من اغراض الشعر لوجدنا ان غرض الفخر اكثرها ميدانيا لاحتضان المفهوم من خارجه من خلال ما يكون للفخر من وقع في وجدان الجمهور المتلقي .