bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Compatibility of powdered sulphur and natural enemies for the control of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae): Effects on Anthocoris nemoralis (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) and Trichopria drosophilae (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae) activity
Authors: Pérez‐Guerrero Sergio , Avivar‐Lozano Laura , Molina‐Rodríguez José María 
Published: February 2024

AbstractSpotted‐wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura, 1931) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) cause yield losses and important economic impacts in fruits with thin epicarp. In the present study, the combination of powdered sulphur and predators/parasitoids for the control of SWD was analysed. First, the interaction of powered sulphur with Anthocoris nemoralis (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) on infested strawberry fruits and Trichropia drosophilae (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae) on SWD pupae was evaluated. Second, exposure of predators/parasitoids to strawberry leaves with powdered sulphur was also assessed. Additionally, sublethal effects of powdered sulphur on T. drosophilae parasitism were examined. The results show powdered sulphur did not interfere with the activity of A. nemoralis and caused a significant reduction in fruit infestation. In contrast, sulphur affected the activity of T. drosophilae, reducing parasitism when the two agents were combined. Direct exposure to powdered sulphur did not cause significant mortality of A. nemoralis and T. drosophilae. Finally, previous exposure to sulphur did not affect T. drosophilae in terms of parasitism rates and sex ratio. Based on the results obtained herein, sulphur and T. drosophilae impacts on different stages of SWD when they are applied separately. However, the effects of sulphur on T. drosophilae should be taken into account in combination control strategies of SWD.
Building Pious Generations in Turkey: The Islamization of Childhood in the Children's Magazine of the Directorate of Religious Affairs
Authors: Arpacı Murat 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe present study examines the recent ideological and cultural apparatuses aimed at the Islamization of children in Turkey through the example of the Children's Magazine, published periodically by the Directorate of Religious Affairs (DRA). Since 2002, under the Islamist government in Turkey, the Directorate of Religious Affairs has progressively evolved into an ideological apparatus that operates in alignment with the government's social objectives. The DRA, supported by significant state funding, has become an institution that holds discussions on matters of family, children, youth, and gender. Seeking to align the government's ideological goals with the Islamization of society, the Directorate of Religious Affairs has placed special emphasis on cultural policies, media, and publishing. The Children's Magazine is one of the monthly publications produced by the Directorate of Religious Affairs, which has evolved into a significant cultural enterprise. The magazine conveys a religious pedagogy rooted in Sunni Hanafi Islam and a nationalist‐conservative family ideology. It not only reinforces the prevailing ideology on religious matters but also promotes the political strategies of the government and the newly established official historical narrative.
Some productive and reproductive performance, eggshell quality, serum metabolites and immune responses due to L‐threonine supplementation in Japanese quail breeders' diet
Authors: Omary Mohammad Amin , Zarghi Heydar , Hassanabadi Ahmad 
Published: February 2024

AbstractA dose‐response experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of graded levels of dietary digestible threonine (dThr) during the first laying cycle on productive and reproductive performance, egg quality and immune responses of Japanese quail breeders (Coturnix coturnix japonica). Also, dThr requirements were determined based on nutrient dose‐response data. A total of 450 (360 females and 90 males) 11‐week‐old breeders were allocated to five increment (+0.03%) levels of dThr (0.49%, 0.52%, 0.55%, 0.58%, 0.61% and 0.64%) with five replicates per treatment and 15 (12 females and three males) birds each. The experiment lasted for 12 weeks. In response to increasing dietary dThr levels, egg production, egg mass, feed efficiency, egg specific gravity, eggshell relative weight, eggshell thickness, egg fertility (EF) and immune response against sheep red blood cell (SRBC) inoculation were improved with quadratic trends and egg hatchability as set eggs was improved with linear trends. Japanese quail breeders fed a diet with 0.58% dThr concentration (threonine/lysine ratio of 59%) showed the productive performance traits, EF, eggshell quality and immune response against SRBC inoculation in the highest values. However, feed intake, egg weight, egg albumen and yolk relative weight, egg shape index, haugh unit and egg composition were not affected by increasing dietary dThr level. Based on the broken‐line regression model, the dThr requirements to optimize productive performance, eggshell quality, EF and immune response against SRBC inoculation were estimated at 159−188, 169−183, 175 and 178 mg/bird per day, respectively. It is concluded, in the Japanese quail breeders during the first laying phase a daily dThr intake of 188 mg/bird, dietary dThr concentration at 0.58% (threonine/lysine ratio of 59%) is adequate for optimized productive and reproductive performance, eggshell quality and immune responses. The estimated requirements depend on what production parameter is taken into considered for optimization.
Comparative effectiveness of two interventions to increase colorectal cancer screening among females living in the rural Midwest
Authors: Vachon Eric A. , Katz Mira L. , Rawl Susan M. , Stump Timothy E. , Emerson Brent , Baltic Ryan D. , Biederman Erika B. , Monahan Patrick O. , Kettler Carla D. , Paskett Electra D. , Champion Victoria L. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractPurposeTo assess the comparative effectiveness of a tailored, interactive digital video disc (DVD) intervention versus DVD plus patient navigation (PN) intervention versus usual care (UC) on the uptake of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among females living in Midwest rural areas.MethodsAs part of a larger study, 663 females (ages 50–74) living in rural Indiana and Ohio and not up‐to‐date (UTD) with CRC screening at baseline were randomized to one of three study groups. Demographics , health status/history, and beliefs and attitudes about CRC screening were measured at baseline. CRC screening was assessed at baseline and 12 months from medical records and self‐report. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine whether females in each group were UTD for screening and which test they completed.ResultsAdjusted for covariates, females in the DVD plus PN group were 3.5× more likely to complete CRC screening than those in the UC group (odds ratio [OR] 3.62; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.09, 6.47) and baseline intention to receive CRC screening (OR 3.45, CI: 2.21,5.42) at baseline. Adjusting for covariates, there was no difference by study arm whether females who became UTD for CRC screening chose to complete a colonoscopy or fecal occult blood test/fecal immunochemical test.ConclusionsMany females living in the rural Midwest are not UTD for CRC screening. A tailored intervention that included an educational DVD and PN improved knowledge, addressed screening barriers, provided information about screening test options, and provided support was more effective than UC and DVD‐only to increase adherence to recommended CRC screening.
C4 photosynthesis provided an immediate demographic advantage to populations of the grass Alloteropsis semialata
Authors: Sotelo Graciela , Gamboa Sara , Dunning Luke T. , Christin Pascal‐Antoine , Varela Sara 
Published: February 2024

Summary
C4 photosynthesis is a key innovation in land plant evolution, but its immediate effects on population demography are unclear. We explore the early impact of the C4 trait on the trajectories of C4 and non‐C4 populations of the grass Alloteropsis semialata.
We combine niche models projected into paleoclimate layers for the last 5 million years with demographic models based on genomic data.
The initial split between C4 and non‐C4 populations was followed by a larger expansion of the ancestral C4 population, and further diversification led to the unparalleled expansion of descendant C4 populations. Overall, C4 populations spread over three continents and achieved the highest population growth, in agreement with a broader climatic niche that rendered a large potential range over time. The C4 populations that remained in the region of origin, however, experienced lower population growth, rather consistent with local geographic constraints. Moreover, the posterior transfer of some C4‐related characters to non‐C4 counterparts might have facilitated the recent expansion of non‐C4 populations in the region of origin.
Altogether, our findings support that C4 photosynthesis provided an immediate demographic advantage to A. semialata populations, but its effect might be masked by geographic contingencies.
Insertion of YFP at P5CS1 and AFL1 shows the potential, and potential complications, of gene tagging for functional analyses of stress‐related proteins
Authors: Longkumer Toshisangba , Grillet Louis , Chang Hao‐Yi , Lường Tài Chiến , Chen Chih‐Yun , Putra Hadi , Schmidt Wolfgang , Verslues Paul E. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractCrispr/CAS9‐enabled homologous recombination to insert a tag in frame with an endogenous gene can circumvent difficulties such as context‐dependent promoter activity that complicate analysis of gene expression and protein accumulation patterns. However, there have been few reports examining whether such gene targeting/gene tagging (GT) can alter expression of the target gene. The enzyme encoded by Δ1‐pyrroline‐5‐carboxylate synthetase 1 (P5CS1) is key for stress‐induced proline synthesis and drought resistance, yet its expression pattern and protein localisation have been difficult to assay. We used GT to insert YFP in frame with the 5′ or 3′ ends of the endogenous P5CS1 and At14a‐Like 1 (AFL1) coding regions. Insertion at the 3′ end of either gene generated homozygous lines with expression of the gene‐YFP fusion indistinguishable from the wild type allele. However, for P5CS1 this occurred only after selfing and advancement to the T5 generation allowed initial homozygous lethality of the insertion to be overcome. Once this was done, the GT‐generated P5CS1‐YFP plants revealed new information about P5CS1 localisation and tissue‐specific expression. In contrast, insertion of YFP at the 5′ end of either gene blocked expression. The results demonstrate that GT can be useful for functional analyses of genes that are problematic to properly express by other means but also show that, in some cases, GT can disrupt expression of the target gene.
Leaf and shoot apical meristem transcriptomes of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) in response to photoperiod and plant development
Authors: Maldonado‐Taipe Nathaly , Rey Elodie , Tester Mark , Jung Christian , Emrani Nazgol 
Published: February 2024

AbstractUnderstanding the regulation of flowering time is crucial for adaptation of crops to new environment. In this study, we examined the timing of floral transition and analysed transcriptomes in leaf and shoot apical meristems of photoperiod‐sensitive and ‐insensitive quinoa accessions. Histological analysis showed that floral transition in quinoa initiates 2–3 weeks after sowing. We found four groups of differentially expressed genes in quinoa genome that responded to plant development and floral transition: (i) 222 genes responsive to photoperiod in leaves, (ii) 1812 genes differentially expressed between accessions under long‐day conditions in leaves, (iii) 57 genes responding to developmental changes under short‐day conditions in leaves and (iv) 911 genes responding to floral transition within the shoot apical meristem. Interestingly, among numerous candidate genes, two putative FT orthologs together with other genes (e.g. SOC1, COL, AP1) were previously reported as key regulators of flowering time in other species. Additionally, we used coexpression networks to associate novel transcripts to a putative biological process based on the annotated genes within the same coexpression cluster. The candidate genes in this study would benefit quinoa breeding by identifying and integrating their beneficial haplotypes in crossing programs to develop adapted cultivars to diverse environmental conditions.
Blue light photoreceptor cryptochrome 1 promotes wood formation and anthocyanin biosynthesis in Populus
Authors: Chen Xiaoman , Fan Yiting , Guo Ying , Li Shuyi , Zhang Bo , Li Hao , Liu Li‐Jun 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBlue light photoreceptor cryptochrome 1 (CRY1) in herbaceous plants plays crucial roles in various developmental processes, including cotyledon expansion, hypocotyl elongation and anthocyanin biosynthesis. However, the function of CRY1 in perennial trees is unclear. In this study, we identified two ortholog genes of CRY1 (PagCRY1a and PagCRY1b) from Populus, which displayed high sequence similarity to Arabidopsis CRY1. Overexpression of PagCRY1 substantially inhibited plant growth and promoted secondary xylem development in Populus, while CRISPR/Cas9‐mediated knockout of PagCRY1 enhanced plant growth and delayed secondary xylem development. Moreover, overexpression of PagCRY1 dramatically increased anthocyanin accumulation. The further analysis supported that PagCRY1 functions specifically in response to blue light. Taken together, our results demonstrated that modulating the expression of blue light photoreceptor CRY1 ortholog gene in Populus could significantly influence plant biomass production and the process of wood formation, laying a foundation for further investigating the light‐regulated tree growth.
Weighing structural damage and social susceptibility: A decision‐making tool to perform longitudinal studies of geographically large hazard events
Authors: Johnston Blythe , van de Lindt John 
Published: February 2024

AbstractGeographically large climatic hazard events are occurring more frequently, and with this increase, more research emphasis is being placed on their impact. However, a metrology for selecting which communities to survey following an event is not frequently discussed and as a result does not effectively incorporate all relevant disciplines in disaster research. This article provides a method for selecting communities for inclusion in field studies not only based on anticipated damage but also community‐level social factors that show predictive power in long‐term analyses. Due to the perishable nature of disaster data, this social metric and the field study decision tool were developed with the intent of being as rapidly implementable as possible while still providing insight regarding long‐term post‐event community trends. The community‐level social metric was developed using a hindcasting technique for hazard events in the years 2011, 2012, and 2013. Thresholds for stability and decline were established for both the predicted and the actual community outcomes. Of the communities that the model predicted would recover, 73% recovered using the definition provided. Meanwhile 74% of the communities predicted to decline did indeed decline, again using the definition provided. To enhance operability of this social metric, a decision‐making tool for community selection was also formalized and implemented in a field study conducted following the December 2021 quad‐state tornado outbreak in the United States. The lessons learned from this first implementation were used to inform a refined version of the decision‐making tool that is presented herein.
Inflation measurement in the presence of stockpiling and consumption smoothing
Authors: von Auer Ludwig 
Published: February 2024

A chained price index is said to suffer from chain drift bias if it indicates an overall price change, even though the prices and quantities in the current period have reverted back to their levels of the base period. The empirical relevance of this bias is well documented in studies that apply sub‐annual chaining to scanner data. There it is shown that stockpiling can lead to downward chain drift bias. The present paper draws attention to the fact that smoothing consumption causes substantial upward chain drift. In addition, this study introduces a stochastic simulation approach that is consistent with both, stockpiling and consumption smoothing. A “stress test” is conducted that examines whether rolling window variants of multilateral indices (GEKS, TPD, and GK) effectively curtail the chain drift problem.
Effects of Siegesbeckia herba extract against particulate matter 10 (PM10) in skin barrier‐disrupted mouse models
Authors: Park Kyung Duck , Kwack Mi Hee , Yoon Hyo Jin , Lee Weon Ju 
Published: February 2024

AbstractObjectivesSkin barrier disruption is a significant problem of the older population in an aging society. It is characterized by increased transepidermal water loss and decreased skin water content, and particulate matter (PM) is a social issue that can contribute to the exacerbation of skin inflammation. Thus, addressing this problem is urgent.MethodsSkin barrier‐disrupted mouse models were induced by two methods using acetone application or tape‐stripping. This study investigated the antioxidative and anti‐inflammatory properties of the Siegesbeckia herba extract (SHE) on PM‐induced changes in skin barrier‐disrupted mouse models. To examine changes in skin water content, inflammatory cytokines, and keratinocyte differentiation markers, mouse models were treated with vehicle 100 μL, PM10 100 μL (100 μg/mL), SHE 100 μL, or PM10 100 μL (100 μg/mL) plus SHE 100 μL.ResultsSHE preserved skin hydration in the skin barrier‐disrupted mouse models regardless of the presence of PM10. SHE also inhibited the upregulation of inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)‐1β, IL‐4, IL‐6, IL‐8, and tumor necrosis factor‐α and normalized the downregulation of keratinocyte differentiation markers against PM10 in skin barrier‐disrupted mouse models.ConclusionsThis study elucidated the therapeutic effects of SHE against PM10 in skin barrier‐disrupted mouse models.
Role of CFTR in diabetes‐induced pancreatic ductal fluid and HCO3− secretion
Authors: Ébert Attila , Gál Eleonóra , Tóth Emese , Szögi Titanilla , Hegyi Péter , Venglovecz Viktória 
Published: February 2024

AbstractType 1 diabetes is a disease of the endocrine pancreas; however, it also affects exocrine function. Although most studies have examined the effects of diabetes on acinar cells, much less is known regarding ductal cells, despite their important protective function in the pancreas. Therefore, we investigated the effect of diabetes on ductal function. Diabetes was induced in wild‐type and cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) knockout mice following an i.p. administration of streptozotocin. Pancreatic ductal fluid and HCO3− secretion were determined using fluid secretion measurements and fluorescence microscopy, respectively. The expression of ion transporters was measured by real‐time PCR and immunohistochemistry. Transmission electron microscopy was used for the morphological characterization of the pancreas. Serum secretin and cholecystokinin levels were measured by an enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay. Ductal fluid and HCO3− secretion, CFTR activity, and the expression of CFTR, Na+/H+ exchanger‐1, anoctamine‐1 and aquaporin‐1 were significantly elevated in diabetic mice. Acute or chronic glucose treatment did not affect HCO3− secretion, but increased alkalizing transporter activity. Inhibition of CFTR significantly reduced HCO3− secretion in both normal and diabetic mice. Serum levels of secretin and cholecystokinin were unchanged, but the expression of secretin receptors significantly increased in diabetic mice. Diabetes increases fluid and HCO3− secretion in pancreatic ductal cells, which is associated with the increased function of ion and water transporters, particularly CFTR.
imageKey points
There is a lively interaction between the exocrine and endocrine pancreas not only under physiological conditions, but also under pathophysiological conditions
The most common disease affecting the endocrine part is type‐1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), which is often associated with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
Compared with acinar cells, there is considerably less information regarding the effect of diabetes on pancreatic ductal epithelial cells, despite the fact that the large amount of fluid and HCO3− produced by ductal cells is essential for maintaining normal pancreatic functions
Ductal fluid and HCO3− secretion increase in T1DM, in which increased cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator activation plays a central role.
We have identified a novel interaction between T1DM and ductal cells. Presumably, the increased ductal secretion represents a defence mechanism in the prevention of diabetes, but further studies are needed to clarify this issue.
Numerical and Experimental Study on the Influence of Honeycomb Bushing Wear on the Leakage Flow Characteristics of Labyrinth Seal
Authors: Xu Wenfeng , Wang Zeming , Sun Dan , Ren Guozhe , Li Yu , Lu Dezheng 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Honeycomb bushing wear has a significant effect on the leakage characteristics of the labyrinth seal. In this paper, four kinds of honeycomb bushing labyrinth seals was designed and processed. The leakage characteristics of honeycomb bushing labyrinth seal were studied experimentally under different inlet and outlet pressure ratios and sealing clearance conditions. At the same time, the numerical model of honeycomb bushing labyrinth seals were established, and the influence of honeycomb bushing wear on the flow field characteristics of labyrinth seals was analyzed by numerical simulation. The existing leakage formula was modified by the correction coefficient method. The results show that with the increase in wear depth, the leakage of the honeycomb bushing labyrinth seal increases, and the maximum leakage can be increased by 59.59%. The wear groove weakens the throttling effect of the labyrinth, causing the leakage of the seal to increase. The increase of the depth of the wear groove changes the flow area and the direction of the jet so that the leakage increases slightly. The influence of the wear groove on the leakage characteristics of the honeycomb bushing labyrinth seal is gradually reduced under the condition of large clearance. The theoretical formula of leakage is corrected by the correction coefficient method. The value calculated by the corrected theoretical formula of leakage is in good agreement with the experiment, and the error is within 10%. It meets the practical application of the project.