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Effect of microencapsulated thyme (Thymus vulgaris) essential oil on the antimicrobial and physicochemical properties of starch food packaging
Authors: Guimarães Maria Clara , Marangoni Junior Luís , de Souza Teodoro Carlos Eduardo , Prata Ana Silvia , de Melo Nathalia Ramos 
Published: March 2024

SummaryThis research endeavoured to explore the potential application of thyme essential oil (TEO) in the production of cassava starch (CS) films for active packaging. The study incorporated TEO both in its unencapsulated form and encapsulated through complex coacervation into the cassava starch film. The antimicrobial properties of the resulting films were assessed. The control films and those exhibiting antimicrobial activity were subjected to extensive physicochemical characterisation, including measurements of thickness, mechanical properties, visual analysis using atomic force microscopy (AFM), colour, luminosity, opacity, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), moisture content, solubility, and vapour transmission. The outcomes indicated that the presence of TEO, whether in its unencapsulated or encapsulated form, significantly affected the roughness of the CS films, reducing their solubility and enhancing their hydrophobicity compared to the control. It was also observed that unencapsulated TEO negatively impacted the films' integrity, whereas encapsulated TEO displayed a synergistic effect with CS films, improving their barrier properties and suggesting their potential use in food packaging applications.
New applications of soybean residues in food development
Authors: Cao Zhongwen , Xie Chengcheng , Zhou Lingchen , Yang Cheng , Meng Xiangren 
Published: March 2024

SummarySoybean residue plays an important role in the food industry as a by‐product of soybean processing, especially for functional foods which are beneficial for human health. It can significantly augment the protein, dietary fibre and other crucial nutrients in food products. This fortification process can not only help in regulating blood glucose levels and minimising the risk of obesity but also play an imperative role in offering medicinal benefits to diabetic patients. In the past few years, soybean residues have been found extensive application in functional food items like noodles, cakes, meat products, beverages and seasoning, which have gained significant traction among consumers. Therefore, the utilisation of soybean residues in the food industry presents significant potential for growth and serves as a valuable source of guidance and inspiration for the advancement of functional foods.
Use of kidney failure risk equation as a tool to evaluate referrals from primary care to specialist nephrology care
Authors: Li Katherine , Pirabhahar Saiyini , Thomsett Max , Turner Kylie , Wainstein Marina , Ha Jeffrey T. , Katz Ivor 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundWith rising costs and burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD), timely referral of patients to a kidney specialist is crucial. Currently, Kidney Health Australia (KHA) uses a ‘heat map’ based on severity and not future risk of kidney failure, whereas the kidney failure risk equation (KFRE) score predicts future risk of progression.AimsEvaluate whether a KFRE score assists with timing of CKD referrals.MethodsRetrospective cohort of 2137 adult patients, referred to tertiary hospital outpatient nephrologist between 2012 and 2020, were analysed. Referrals were analysed for concordance with the KHA referral guidelines and, with the KFRE score, a recommended practice.ResultsOf 2137 patients, 626 (29%) did not have urine albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio (UACR) measurement at referral. For those who had a UACR, the number who met KFRE preferred referral criteria was 36% less than KHA criteria. If the recommended KFRE score was used, then fewer older patients (≥40 years) needed referral. Positively, many diabetes patients were referred, even if their risk of kidney failure was low, and 29% had a KFRE over 3%. For patients evaluated meeting KFRE criteria, a larger proportion (76%) remained in follow‐up, with only 8% being discharged.ConclusionsKFRE could reduce referrals and be a useful tool to assist timely referrals. Using KFRE for triage may allow those patients with very low risk of future kidney failure not be referred, remaining longer in primary care, saving health resources and reducing patients' stress and wait times. Using KFRE encourages albuminuria measurement.
Testing a recovery‐oriented nursing communication framework to encourage collaboration and discussion about aggression prevention: A mixed methods study
Authors: Scheirich Laura , Maguire Tessa , Daffern Michael 
Published: March 2024

AbstractRecovery‐oriented practice is essential in healthcare, yet research exploring methods for integrating recovery‐oriented principles in forensic mental health settings is limited. This study involved the co‐development, with mental health care nurses and a lived experience expert, and testing of a recovery‐oriented script for forensic mental health nurses to use when communicating with consumers at high‐risk of imminent aggression. The aim was to examine whether nurses perceived the script as more empathic when the script included specific references to empathy, compared to an equivalent script that did not include empathic statements, and to explore nurses' perspectives on whether the script could help prevent aggression. Nurses (n = 54) working in a secure forensic mental health hospital were randomly allocated to read a script containing statements representing nine recovery‐oriented principles that also included empathic statements, or an equivalent script that did not include empathic statements. After reading the script, the participants completed a questionnaire involving a recovery‐oriented practice scale developed by the authors, measuring the extent to which the scripts reflected recovery‐oriented principles, and open‐ended questions about the script's potential to prevent aggression. Results revealed no significant difference in nurse perceptions of empathy between the two scripts. Content analysis indicated that nurses perceived the scripts could help prevent aggression.
Improving participation equity in dialogic collaborative problem solving: A participatory visual learning analytical approach
Authors: Hu Liru , Chen Gaowei , Wu Jiajun 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe existing research on dialogue‐based learning and teaching predominantly highlights its capacity to yield productive educational outcomes, yet it often overlooks the pivotal factor of participation equity, which is fundamental to ensuring the efficacy of dialogic teaching and learning.ObjectivesIn this study, participation equity refers to a condition in which participation itself and opportunities to participate are fairly distributed among participants and all participants are equally listened to and respected. We designed a technology‐enhanced participatory visual learning analytical approach to promote equitable participation in dialogic collaborative problem solving from four dimensions: participation (i.e., ensuring equal contributions from all participants), opportunity (i.e., promoting equal engagement with others), responsiveness (i.e., encouraging equal attentiveness and responsiveness to others' input), and respect (i.e., cultivating a respectful communication style).MethodsThe intervention class of fourth‐grade students (n = 59) interacted with a participatory visual learning analytical tool to reflect on their participation equity and learn productive peer talk moves to address equity issues concerning the four dimensions, while a comparison class (n = 59) only received simple feedback on participation and respect.ResultsThe results indicated that equal participation rates among group members were insufficient to secure participation equity. The intervention was effective in helping students realize and address equity‐related issues. Intervention students were more equitable regarding responsiveness and participation opportunity than the comparison students.ConclusionsThe proposed multidimensional participation equity framework has the potential to deepen the understanding of equity and promote equitable learning interactions.
Overcoming data utilization challenges for built environment flood resilience: Strategies and best practices
Authors: Rathnasiri Pavithra , Adeniyi Onaopepo , Thurairajah Niraj 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBuilt environment flood resilience is a critical challenge facing communities worldwide. Amongst various efforts to resilience, the conception towards data utilization becomes popular with enormous technological advancements. Built environment creates varieties of data at larger volumes throughout their life cycle signifying that the importance of these data in the context of flood resilience cannot be ignored. However, despite the power of data, the greatest opportunities that exist for flood resilience enhancement have been mired by numerous and complex unidentified challenges. Thus, identifying these challenges with timely relevant strategies is a significant need. One of the best ways to tackle these challenges is by viewing them through the lens of data life cycle stages. This study, therefore, aimed to identify these challenges in each stage of the data life cycle with strategies to overcome them. Semi‐structured interviews conducted with 12 experts revealed the significant challenges allied with built environment data with potential future strategies. The qualitative content analysis was conducted to analyse the findings. The use of advanced sensing technologies, cloud‐based storage solutions, data governance policies and the development of predictive models are some of the consequential strategies outlined in this study. These findings provide valuable insights and guidance to facilitate built environment data utilization for flood resilience.
Amyloid pathology mediates the associations between plasma fibrinogen and cognition in non‐demented adults
Authors: Ma Li‐Yun , Song Jing‐Hui , Gao Pei‐Yang , Ou Ya‐Nan , Fu Yan , Huang Liang‐Yu , Wang Zuo‐Teng , Zhang Dan‐Dan , Cui Rui‐Ping , Mi Yin‐Chu , Tan Lan ,   for the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative
Published: March 2024

AbstractThough previous studies revealed the potential associations of elevated levels of plasma fibrinogen with dementia, there is still limited understanding regarding the influence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers on these associations. We sought to investigate the interrelationships among fibrinogen, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) AD biomarkers, and cognition in non‐demented adults. We included 1996 non‐demented adults from the Chinese Alzheimer's Biomarker and LifestylE (CABLE) study and 337 from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) database. The associations of fibrinogen with AD biomarkers and cognition were explored using multiple linear regression models. The mediation analyses with 10 000 bootstrapped iterations were conducted to explore the mediating effects of AD biomarkers on cognition. In addition, interaction analyses and subgroup analyses were conducted to assess the influence of covariates on the relationships between fibrinogen and AD biomarkers. Participants exhibiting low Aβ42 were designated as A+, while those demonstrating high phosphorylated tau (P‐tau) and total tau (Tau) were labeled as T+ and N+, respectively. Individuals with normal measures of Aβ42 and P‐tau were categorized as the A−T− group, and those with abnormal levels of both Aβ42 and P‐tau were grouped under A+T+. Fibrinogen was higher in the A+ subgroup compared to that in the A− subgroup (p = 0.026). Fibrinogen was higher in the A+T+ subgroup compared to that in the A−T− subgroup (p = 0.011). Higher fibrinogen was associated with worse cognition and Aβ pathology (all p < 0.05). Additionally, the associations between fibrinogen and cognition were partially mediated by Aβ pathology (mediation proportion range 8%–28%). Interaction analyses and subgroup analyses showed that age and ApoE ε4 affect the relationships between fibrinogen and Aβ pathology. Fibrinogen was associated with both cognition and Aβ pathology. Aβ pathology may be a critical mediator for impacts of fibrinogen on cognition.image
The current state of knowledge on care for co‐occurring chronic pain and opioid use disorder: A scoping review
Authors: Archambault Léonie , Bertrand Karine , Martel Marc O. , Bérubé Mélanie , Belhouari Salima , Perreault Michel 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackground and AimsOpioid use disorder often co‐occurs with chronic pain but assessment and treatment of these co‐occurring disorders is complex. This review aims to identify current treatments and delivery models for co‐occurring chronic pain and opioid use disorder (OUD) documented in the scientific literature.DesignScoping review.MethodsThe review was conducted in six databases in June 2022 (no time limit): CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Cochrane, PubMed and Embase. The PRISMA‐ScR checklist was used to guide reporting.ResultsForty‐seven publications addressing the issue of co‐occurring chronic pain and OUD management were included. Randomized controlled trials provide evidence for the effectiveness of opioid agonist treatments (OAT) such as methadone or buprenorphine/naloxone, as well as for combining OAT with Mindfulness‐Oriented Recovery Enhancement or cognitive behavioural therapy. A number of other pharmacological treatments (opioid and nonopioid), nonpharmacological treatments (e.g. physiotherapy) and service delivery models (e.g. simultaneous treatment of comorbidities, interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration) are also underlined. In most cases, authors recommend a combination of strategies to meet patient needs.ConclusionsThe scoping review reveals gaps in evidence‐based knowledge to effectively care for co‐occurring chronic pain and OUD, but several experts recommend the uptake of known ‘best’ practices such as integrated treatment of the multiple biopsychosocial dimensions of the co‐occurring disorders as well as collaborative interdisciplinary work.Clinical RelevanceImproving services is dependent on alleviating barriers such as working in silos, the costs associated with nonpharmacological treatments, and the double stigma associated with pain in people with a substance use disorder.
Effects of occlusal wear on 16‐year progression of non‐carious cervical lesions–Results of the study of health in Pomerania (SHIP‐START)
Authors: Giller Merle , Holtfreter Birte , Ruge Sebastian , Völzke Henry , Bernhardt Olaf 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundIt is still discussed whether occlusal wear (OW) affects the formation of non‐carious cervical lesions (NCCLs).ObjectiveTo estimate effects of OW on the presence and development of NCCLs, using 16‐year follow‐up data from a cohort study.MethodsOcclusal and cervical defects were measured in 728 cast models (one from the upper jaw and one from the lower jaw) of 364 participants. Adjusted mixed‐effects ordinal logistic models analysing estimated cross‐sectional (N = 1308 teeth/291 subjects) and longitudinal (N = 718 teeth/226 subjects) associations of OW with NCCLs using tooth level data.ResultsOW size was cross‐sectionally (OR = 1.74; 95% CI: 1.27–2.38 for OW size; OR = 0.97; 95% CI: 0.94–0.99 for squared OW size), but not longitudinally (OR = 1.14; 95% CI: 0.99–1.30) associated with odds of higher NCCL sizes. For cross‐sectional analyses, predicted probabilities of an NCCL size of 0 decreased from about 0.996 to 0.010 for OW sizes of 0 to 25.ConclusionResults suggest an association between OW and NCCL size. However, as longitudinal results were non‐significant, while consistent in direction, large‐scaled cohort studies are demanded to more precisely estimate effect strength.
IBSHC: ImprovedBIRCH‐based segmentation and hybrid classification model for Mango Disease Detection
Authors: Lavanya K. , Packialatha A. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractMangoes are referred to as the ‘king of fruits’ and are in great demand; yet, in order to optimize profitability, disease control is crucial. Automatic leaf disease segmentation and detection remains challenge due to the variability of symptoms. The basic necessity for any computer‐aided system is an accurate approach for identifying diseases. This paper intends to propose a four‐stage Mango Disease Detection model, IBSHC (Improved BIRCH‐based Segmentation and Hybrid Classification model for mango disease classification) that covers preprocessing, segmentation, feature extraction, and classification to address this detection problem. Initially, preprocessing phase is performed by using the Gaussian filtering process. Then the improved Balanced Iterative Reducing and Clustering using Hierarchies (BIRCH) process‐based segmentation is carried out in the segmentation phase. Subsequently, the Colour histogram, shape index histogram, improved significant Local Binary Patterns (LBP), and Resnet are the features extracted during the feature extraction phase. Finally, a hybrid classification model is developed for identifying the healthy and diseased mangoes. The optimized Dilated Residual Networks (DRN) and optimized Long Short‐Term Memory (LSTM) classifiers are employed in this hybrid model, and the PMRFO (Proposed Manta‐Ray‐Foraging Optimization) algorithm is used to optimize the weights of these two classifiers. Finally, the efficiency of the suggested PMRFO is contrasted over other conventional methods, and also the disease detection of the proposed model has better accuracy in each learning percentage like 60th LP = 92.5%, 70th LP = 93%, 80th LP = 94.02%, and 90th LP = 96.5%, respectively.
Revised European guidelines for the accreditation of sleep medicine centres
Authors: Hartley Sarah , Goncalves Marta , Penzel Thomas , Verbraecken Johan , Young Pitt 
Published: March 2024

SummaryThe accreditation of sleep centres aims to ensure high‐quality diagnosis and management of sleep centres. European accreditation standards were introduced in 2006, and were aimed at centres offering inpatient polysomnography and vigilance tests (Mean Sleep Latency Test and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test). Since then, the practice of sleep medicine has evolved, with greater use of ambulatory polysomnography and polygraphy. As a result, in many sleep centres, actual clinical practice, although of a high standard, is no longer in accordance with the published guidelines. The current criteria have been revised with the introduction of level‐based criteria. Level 1 and 2 centres offer full diagnostic testing in a laboratory‐based setting. Level 1 practices will usually be university affiliated, and have a full teaching and active research role. Level 3 and 4 practices may offer both inpatient and ambulatory testing. Level 3 practices perform polysomnography, while level 4 practices (usually monodisciplinary and focussed on sleep apnea) perform polygraphy only. The role of the medical and paramedical team, training, appropriate equipment, patient care pathways and patient management according to national/European recommendations is underlined for accreditation at each level. It is anticipated that the guidelines will be reviewed and if necessary revised after 4 years.
First molecular identification of Haemonchus contortus (Nematoda: Trichostrongylidae), a blood‐sucking gastric nematode of artiodactyles, in the ground beetle Carabus granulatus (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
Authors: Werszko Joanna , Wilamowski Konrad , Kraszewska Olga , Bakier Sławomir , Pyziel Anna Maria 
Published: March 2024

AbstractAmong gastrointestinal nematodes, Haemonchus contortus (Rudolphi) Cobb (order Strongylidae; family Trichostrongylidae) is one of pathogenic and economic importance in domestic and wild ruminants, including the European bison, Bison bonasus Linnaeus (order Cetartiodactyla; family Bovidae); a species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species. Carabus granulatus Linnaeus (order Coleoptera; family Carabidae) is one of the most prevalent species of ground beetle, inhabiting a wide range of terrestrial ecosystems in Poland. Twenty‐six ground beetles of this species inhabiting the Białowieża Primeval Forest in eastern Poland were screened for the presence of DNA of pathogenic gastrointestinal nematodes of ruminants. Extracted DNA was sequenced and compared to reference sequences. In six insects, the presence of H. contortus DNA was detected. The obtained nucleotide sequences were homologous to each other and to the majority of the published DNA sequences of H. contortus isolates. The sequences were also identical to a sequence of H. contortus isolated from European bison in Poland. The study provides the first molecular evidence of the presence of H. contortus DNA in C. granulatus. The finding suggests that ground beetles may play a role in the transmission dynamics of this parasite.
Effective efgartigimod treatment for severe thymoma‐associated myasthenia gravis experiencing myasthenic crisis: A case report
Authors: Morita Yukari , Osaki Yasushi , Shogase Tomohiro , Yoshimoto Daiji , Terada Tomomi , Ohtsuru Sho , Yamasaki Kako , Hashimoto Yu , Matsushita Takuya 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWe report the long‐term treatment of a 38‐year‐old man with generalized thymoma‐associated myasthenia gravis who was treated with efgartigimod. He received chemotherapy and oral prednisolone before the thymectomy. However, after initial improvement in symptoms, he deteriorated and needed continuous noninvasive positive‐pressure ventilation, with the highest Myasthenia Gravis‐Activities of Daily Living score of 14. Immunosuppressive therapy and plasma exchange showed limited benefit, and the anti‐acetylcholine receptor antibody titer peaked to 130 nmol/L. Seven cycles of efgartigimod treatment were administered, which improved the symptoms, achieving a Myasthenia Gravis‐Actvities of Daily Living score of 0. The anti‐acetylcholine receptor antibody titer fluctuated until the end of the fifth cycle, thereafter, plateauing at 22 nmol/L. These findings allowed the prednisolone dose to be tapered and the interval between the treatment cycles to be increased.
Incorporating plant phenological responses into species distribution models reduces estimates of future species loss and turnover
Authors: Peng Shijia , Ramirez‐Parada Tadeo H. , Mazer Susan J. , Record Sydne , Park Isaac , Ellison Aaron M. , Davis Charles C. 
Published: March 2024

Summary

Anthropogenetic climate change has caused range shifts among many species. Species distribution models (SDMs) are used to predict how species ranges may change in the future. However, most SDMs rarely consider how climate‐sensitive traits, such as phenology, which affect individuals' demography and fitness, may influence species' ranges.

Using > 120 000 herbarium specimens representing 360 plant species distributed across the eastern United States, we developed a novel ‘phenology‐informed’ SDM that integrates phenological responses to changing climates. We compared the ranges of each species forecast by the phenology‐informed SDM with those from conventional SDMs. We further validated the modeling approach using hindcasting.

When examining the range changes of all species, our phenology‐informed SDMs forecast less species loss and turnover under climate change than conventional SDMs. These results suggest that dynamic phenological responses of species may help them adjust their ecological niches and persist in their habitats as the climate changes.

Plant phenology can modulate species' responses to climate change, mitigating its negative effects on species persistence. Further application of our framework will contribute to a generalized understanding of how traits affect species distributions along environmental gradients and facilitate the use of trait‐based SDMs across spatial and taxonomic scales.