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Physicochemical properties, anti‐nutritional and bioactive constituents, in vitro digestibility, and techno‐functional properties of bioprocessed whole wheat flour
Authors: Chinma Chiemela Enyinnaya , Ezeocha Vanessa Chinelo , Adebo Oluwafemi Ayodeji , Adebo Janet Adeyinka , Sonibare Abdulrahman Opeyemi , Abbah Jessica Nevan , Danbaba Nahemiah , Makinde Folasade Maria , Wilkin Jon , Bamidele Oluwaseun Peter 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis study investigated the impact of bioprocessing techniques (germination, solid‐state fermentation, the combination of germination, and solid‐state fermentation) on the physicochemical properties, anti‐nutritional and bioactive constituents, in vitro digestibility, and techno‐functional properties of whole wheat grains were investigated. Bioprocessed whole wheat flour (WWF) samples and the raw flour (control) were prepared using standard procedures. Proximate, anti‐nutritional, mineral and amino acid (AA) compositions, protein digestibility, antioxidant activities, starch characteristics, and techno‐functional properties were studied using standard methods. The bioprocessing methods increased (p ≤ 0.05) the protein (13.37–16.84 g/100 g), total dietary fiber, mineral constituents, resistant starch (7.19–9.87 g/100 g), slowly digestible starch, phenolic content, antioxidant activities (ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity), most AAs, and protein digestibility. Also observed were decreases (p ≤ 0.05) in rapidly digestible starch, phytic acid, tannin, and trypsin inhibitor activity. The adopted bioprocessing techniques modified the thermal, functional, color, and pasting properties of the WWF and resulted in molecular interactions in some functional groups, as revealed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, compared to the raw flour. The combination of germination and fermentation improved the physicochemical (titratable acidity = 4.93%), protein (16.84/100 g) and starch digestibility (resistant starch = 9.87%), antioxidant (FRAP = 78.90 mg/GAE/100 g), and mineral contents (calcium = 195.28 mg/100 g), modified the pasting (peak viscosity = 90.34 RVU), thermal (peak temperature = 64.82°C), and color properties of WWF with reduced anti‐nutritional factors. The combination of these processing techniques could serve as a natural and low‐cost technique for the modification of whole wheat functionality and subsequently as an improved functional ingredient during food product development.
Methylation‐based markers for the estimation of age in African cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus
Authors: Le Clercq Louis‐Stéphane , Kotzé Antoinette , Grobler J. Paul , Dalton Desiré L. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAge is a key demographic in conservation where age classes show differences in important population metrics such as morbidity and mortality. Several traits, including reproductive potential, also show senescence with ageing. Thus, the ability to estimate age of individuals in a population is critical in understanding the current structure as well as their future fitness. Many methods exist to determine age in wildlife, with most using morphological features that show inherent variability with age. These methods require significant expertise and become less accurate in adult age classes, often the most critical groups to model. Molecular methods have been applied to measuring key population attributes, and more recently epigenetic attributes such as methylation have been explored as biomarkers for age. There are, however, several factors such as permits, sample sovereignty, and costs that may preclude the use of extant methods in a conservation context. This study explored the utility of measuring age‐related changes in methylation in candidate genes using mass array technology. Novel methods are described for using gene orthologues to identify and assay regions for differential methylation. To illustrate the potential application, African cheetah was used as a case study. Correlation analyses identified six methylation sites with an age relationship, used to develop a model with sufficient predictive power for most conservation contexts. This model was more accurate than previous attempts using PCR and performed similarly to candidate gene studies in other mammal species. Mass array presents an accurate and cost‐effective method for age estimation in wildlife of conservation concern.
mapmixture: An R package and web app for spatial visualisation of admixture and population structure
Authors: Jenkins Tom L. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe mapmixture R package and interactive web app are tools to aid visualisation of admixture and population structure in geographic space. The purpose of mapmixture is to enable and encourage molecular ecologists, and in particular population geneticists and phylogeneticists, to plot their admixture, ancestry or assignment results on a map when location information is available. mapmixture accepts data in the format typically generated by admixture analyses and visualises proportions to each genetic cluster per site as pie charts on a projected (optional) map. Combining this site‐based map presentation approach with the routine individual‐based presentation of admixture (structure) barplots will enhance interpretation of genetic‐geographic patterns. Additionally, in the context of science communication, this enables clearer transfer of spatial genetic information to readers or listeners, and especially to audiences that do not have a background in genetics but who are able to use the genetic information as evidence in conservation management. The latest version of mapmixture is available on GitHub (https://github.com/tom‐jenkins/mapmixture), which details installation instructions and examples of how to use the package and interactive web app.
Land competition and welfare effects from Mexico's proposal to ban genetically engineered corn
Authors: Beckman Jayson , Nava Noé J. , Williams Angelica S. , Zahniser Steven 
Published: February 2024

AbstractSince joining the North American Free Trade Agreement, Mexico has increased its meat production and exports and become more dependent on imported feedstuffs such as genetically engineered (GE) corn. Mexico recently banned the use of GE corn in corn‐based foods and called for a gradual substitution away from the use of GE corn for other uses (e.g., feed). This paper considers how a complete ban on GE corn might affect Mexican households using a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model to simulate the impact over the medium run (5 years). Results indicate that Mexico decreases corn imports by 76.9% and increases corn production by 65.6%—an increase that would require 3.3 million hectares more land for corn. The policy leads to a 24.8% increase in Mexico's corn price and up to a 6% increase in the prices of other agricultural products. But Mexico might have difficulty shifting land to corn; as such, we consider an alternative scenario that restricts land movements. We find that impacts are further exacerbated in this scenario—for example, corn prices triple. Our final contribution is to pair these results with a compensating variation calculation based on the almost ideal demand system. We find that Mexican households would need to spend, on average, between 6.7 and 13.9% more on food, depending on the scenario, to compensate for the resulting price escalations. Ultimately, our results show that a move toward greater food sovereignty in Mexico is ultimately borne by consumers via higher food prices.
FandangObon: Amplification, counter‐publics, and fugitive spaces of belonging in Los Angeles
Authors: Lipsitz George 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe festive celebration known as FandangObon is made possible by workshops and satellite performances that artivistas (art activists) stage throughout the year in a variety of community venues. The event transforms the annual Japanese American Buddhist Obon ceremony honoring ancestors into an antiracist polycultural performance. Through improvisation and invention, colorfully adorned participants blend the dances, songs, and costumes of the Japanese bon odori circle with Mexican son jarocho fandango practices and West African ballet and egungun drum and dance circles. Each of the groups represented in FandangObon brings to the mix its own form of circle dancing, collective singing, and instrument playing, yet bon odori, fandango, and egungun do not fuse together seamlessly in these gatherings. Instead they coalesce as a conversation among equals in which each tradition remains faithful to itself in the process of making changes through engagement with others The concepts of amplification, counterpublics, and fugitive spaces of belonging serve in this article as central interpretive frames of a cultural critique of the historical and cultural conditions for the celebration's emergence, articulation, and implementation (Marcus and Fischer 1986).
Nutritional management of high‐output ileostomies in paediatric patients is vital and more evidence‐based guidelines are needed
Authors: Awouters Marijke , Vanuytsel Tim , Huysentruyt Koen , De Bruyne Pauline , Van Hoeve Karen , Hoffman Ilse 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAimPaediatric patients with high‐output ileostomies (HOI) face an elevated risk of complications. This study aimed to comprehensively review the existing literature and offer nutritional management recommendations for paediatric patients with an HOI.MethodsPubMed and Embase were searched for relevant English or French language papers up to 31 June 2022. The emphasis was placed on studies involving paediatric ileostomy patients, but insights were obtained from adult literature and other intestinal failure pathologies when these were lacking.ResultsWe identified 16 papers that addressed nutritional issues in paediatric ileostomy patients. Currently, no evidence supports a safe paediatric HOI threshold exceeding 20 mL/kg/day on two consecutive days. Paediatric HOI patients were at risk of dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, micronutrient deficiencies and growth failure. The primary dietary choice for neonates is bolus feeding with breastmilk. In older children, an enteral fluid restriction should be installed favouring isotonic or slightly hypotonic glucose‐electrolyte solutions. A diet that is high in calories, complex carbohydrates and proteins, low in insoluble fibre and simple carbohydrates, and moderate in fat is recommended.ConclusionAdequate nutritional management is crucial to prevent complications in children with an HOI. Further research is needed to establish more evidence‐based guidelines.
Faecal microbiota transplantation in children: A systematic review
Authors: Lauwers Ella , Sabino João , Hoffman Ilse , van Hoeve Karen 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAimNovel technologies offer insights into the potential role of the intestinal microbiota in human health and disease. Dysbiosis has been associated with several diseases, and it is thought to play a role in the pathogenesis of different gastrointestinal diseases. Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is emerging as a method to modulate the gastrointestinal microbial ecosystem. While recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection is the recognised FMT indication, exploration of other therapeutic uses is ongoing.MethodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic review, extracting 583 articles from Embase and PubMed (index date to October 2022).ResultsThe search yielded 58 studies for full review, with 50 included in the systematic review. Articles were categorised by FMT indication, study design, efficacy, adverse events, donor selection and administration route. FMT appears safe and effective for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, although severe adverse events are reported in children. However, there are currently insufficient data to support the use of FMT for other potential therapeutic indications (such as irritable or inflammatory bowel disease or obesity), beside the potential to decolonise multi‐drug resistant organisms.ConclusionThis underscores the need for randomised, controlled, prospective cohort studies in children to assess FMT effectiveness in diverse conditions and counteract publication bias.
Japanese consumer's visual marketing preferences and willingness to pay for rice produced by biodiversity‐friendly farming
Authors: Tokuoka Yoshinori , Katayama Naoki , Okubo Satoru 
Published: February 2024

AbstractA market‐based approach for biodiversity conservation can promote sustainable food production, but little is known about how consumers perceive rice and organisms conserved through biodiversity‐friendly farming (BFF). To address this gap, we conducted a web survey of 600 Japanese respondents to investigate their visual preferences for 20 photographs of organisms and landscapes found in paddy field areas and their willingness to pay (WTP) for BFF rice. Our results showed that paddy field landscapes were most preferred, followed by plants and birds, while insects and an endangered frog were the least preferred. Lowland flat and mountainous terraced paddy landscapes were most often selected as package photographs for BFF rice. Most respondents were willing to pay a premium of 0%–30% for BFF rice. Interest in biodiversity conservation was a common respondent characteristic, and it had a relatively strong influence on image preferences and WTP. Presence of children in certain age groups, sex, age, and experience with living near farmlands or conservation activities also affected the image preference or WTP answers, but to a lesser extent. These findings reveal consumer perceptions of BFF and the importance of effective eco‐labeling strategies for communicating conservation activities and improving promotion of sales to consumers.
Development and evaluation of a novel single nucleotide polymorphism panel for North American bison
Authors: Stroupe Sam , Derr James N. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractGenome‐wide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping platforms have become increasingly popular in characterizing livestock and wildlife populations, replacing traditional methods such as microsatellite fragment analysis. Herein, we report the development and evaluation of a novel bison SNP panel for population management and conservation. Initially, 2474 autosomal SNPs were selected from existing bison whole‐genome sequences and variable sites among bison on the GGSP bovine 50K Chip, based on minor allele frequency, data completeness, and chromosome location. Additionally, 20 mitochondrial SNPs were chosen to identify known mitochondrial haplotypes in bison according to previous research. The SNPs were further evaluated using genotyping‐by‐sequencing with 190 bison, representing the historical lineages that survived the major population crash of the late 1800s. Variants with high potential for genotyping error were filtered out, and the remaining SNPs were placed on a custom Illumina™ array. The final panel consisting of 798 autosomal and 13 mitochondrial SNPs was used to establish baseline genetic parameters, compare populations, and assign mitochondrial haplotypes in 995 bison across ten populations. These SNPs were also found to be highly informative for individual animal identification and parentage assignment. This SNP panel provides a powerful new method to establish a baseline for estimating genetic health of bison populations and a new tool for bison managers to make informed management decisions based on genetic information specific to their populations.
Creditor protection and credit ratings in the US RMBS market
Authors: van Breemen Vivian M. , Fabozzi Frank J. , Nawas Mike , Vink Dennis 
Published: February 2024

AbstractMore than a dozen years after the Dodd‐Frank Act was introduced, we investigate whether credit ratings for the US residential mortgage‐backed securities (RMBS) market differ given the different levels of creditor protection across the US states. Our paper provides three results. First, for the period 2017–2020, we provide evidence that there is inconsistency between credit rating agencies (CRAs): only for Dominion Bond Rating Service Morningstar (DBRS) and Moody's, we observe that the credit ratings for securitization tranches differ given different creditor protection levels across states. Second, in states with higher creditor protection, the relatively new CRAs, DBRS and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), are more likely to provide more optimistic ratings than CRAs historically present in the rating market (Moody's, S&P, and Fitch). Third, issuers appear to issue larger deals in US states that are more creditor friendly.
Even cooler insights: On the power of forests to (water the Earth and) cool the planet
Authors: Ellison David , Pokorný Jan , Wild Martin 
Published: February 2024

AbstractScientific innovation is overturning conventional paradigms of forest, water, and energy cycle interactions. This has implications for our understanding of the principal causal pathways by which tree, forest, and vegetation cover (TFVC) influence local and global warming/cooling. Many identify surface albedo and carbon sequestration as the principal causal pathways by which TFVC affects global warming/cooling. Moving toward the outer latitudes, in particular, where snow cover is more important, surface albedo effects are perceived to overpower carbon sequestration. By raising surface albedo, deforestation is thus predicted to lead to surface cooling, while increasing forest cover is assumed to result in warming. Observational data, however, generally support the opposite conclusion, suggesting surface albedo is poorly understood. Most accept that surface temperatures are influenced by the interplay of surface albedo, incoming shortwave (SW) radiation, and the partitioning of the remaining, post‐albedo, SW radiation into latent and sensible heat. However, the extent to which the avoidance of sensible heat formation is first and foremost mediated by the presence (absence) of water and TFVC is not well understood. TFVC both mediates the availability of water on the land surface and drives the potential for latent heat production (evapotranspiration, ET). While latent heat is more directly linked to local than global cooling/warming, it is driven by photosynthesis and carbon sequestration and powers additional cloud formation and top‐of‐cloud reflectivity, both of which drive global cooling. TFVC loss reduces water storage, precipitation recycling, and downwind rainfall potential, thus driving the reduction of both ET (latent heat) and cloud formation. By reducing latent heat, cloud formation, and precipitation, deforestation thus powers warming (sensible heat formation), which further diminishes TFVC growth (carbon sequestration). Large‐scale tree and forest restoration could, therefore, contribute significantly to both global and surface temperature cooling through the principal causal pathways of carbon sequestration and cloud formation.
Prevalence of oral frailty and its association with dietary variety, social engagement, and physical frailty: Results from the Oral Frailty 5‐Item Checklist
Authors: Iwasaki Masanori , Shirobe Maki , Motokawa Keiko , Tanaka Tomoki , Ikebe Kazunori , Ueda Takayuki , Minakuchi Shunsuke , Akishita Masahiro , Arai Hidenori , Iijima Katsuya , Sasai Hiroyuki , Obuchi Shuichi , Hirano Hirohiko 
Published: February 2024

AimThis cross‐sectional study had two aims: to assess the prevalence of oral frailty (OF), according to the Oral Frailty 5‐Item Checklist (OF‐5), among community‐dwelling older adults; and to examine the associations among oral frailty, dietary variety, social engagement, and physical frailty.MethodsWe pooled data from two population‐based studies (the Otassha Study and the Itabashi Longitudinal Study on Aging). With the OF‐5, OF is characterized by the presence of two or more of the following: (i) fewer teeth, (ii) difficulty in chewing, (iii) difficulty in swallowing, (iv) dry mouth, and (v) low articulatory oral motor skills. We calculated the OF prevalence for each sex. We assessed dietary variety, social engagement, and physical frailty. Generalized structural equation modeling was employed to investigate the associations among oral frailty, low dietary variety (dietary variety score ≤3), social isolation (Lubben Social Network Scale score <12), and physical frailty (Japanese version of the Cardiovascular Health Study score ≥3).ResultsA total of 1206 individuals (626 women and 580 men) with a mean age of 74.7 years were included. The prevalence of OF was 36.7%, and it increased with age; however, there was no significant sex difference. OF was significantly indirectly associated with physical frailty via low dietary variety (odds ratio, 1.43; 95% confidence interval, 1.04–1.97) and social isolation (odds ratio, 1.42; 95% confidence interval, 1.04–1.94).ConclusionsTwo of five community‐dwelling older adults exhibited OF. Low dietary variety and social isolation are potential underlying mechanisms through which OF is indirectly associated with physical frailty. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 371–377.
Finding reasons to choose a campus: The impact of social media and brand strategy
Authors: Nofrizal  , Juju Undang , Aznuriyandi  
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis study comprehensively identifies the determinants in students' campus selection decisions, emphasizing the crucial role of brand pride in the process. With the participation of 704 students in an online survey through the Google Forms platform and analysis using SEM‐SmartPLS 4.0 Structural Equation Modelling, this study presents a solid empirical foundation. The results confirm that social media and content marketing strategies are not just supporting tools, but play a significant role in building brand equity. In addition to being relevant for understanding the dynamics of student decisions, this research provides in‐depth insights into the optimization of university brand image through social media and content marketing. Its contribution is not only limited to the academic realm, but also has practical implications that can help universities increase institutional appeal through improving their marketing strategies.