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Ecological attributes of aquatic invertebrates in two water turbidity scenarios in a lake of the Pantanal, Brazil
Authors: Butakka Cristina Márcia de Menezes , Loverde-Oliveira Simoni Maria 
Published: December 2023

The objective of this work was to determine the taxonomic structure and Functional Feeding Groups (FFGs) of benthic invertebrates and their roles in two different water turbidity scenarios in a floodplain lake in the Pantanal wetland (Sinhá Mariana Lake, Barão de Melgaço, state of Mato Grosso). We studied the benthic invertebrate fauna at 18 sampling sites in periods of high turbidity (HT) and low turbidity (LT) during high water (HW) and low water (LW). We hypothesize that the structure of Chironomidae assemblages (species and functional feeding groups) varies between sites in Sinhá Mariana Lake, and the density and diversity attributes of species in this family and their functional feeding groups are reduced under increased turbidity. Depth, water temperature, turbidity, pH, pCO₂, water color, and organic matter content of the sediment were analyzed in each sampling site. Chironomidae presented higher density and diversity in periods of high water (HW) in sites with low turbidity water (LT). The dominance increased in periods of low water (LW). The main FFGs were represented by collector-gatherers, while the smallest groups corresponded to shredder-herbivores (50% and 9% of the total abundance, respectively). Collector-gatherers (Aedokritus sp., Chironomus strenzkei, Goeldichironomus petiolicola, G. maculatus, Beardius phytophilus), predators (Ablabesmyia gr. annulata, Labrundinia sp. and Cryptochironomus brasiliensis) and shredder-herbivores (Asheum sp., Polypedilum sp., Polypedilum gr. fallax) predominated in high water (HW) periods. A change in the community structure from the HW to LW was evidenced, characterized by the substitution of collector-gatherers for collector-filterers. Notodiaptomus deitersi (Crustacea) was dominant in LW (dominance index = 10.9) and Aedokritus sp. (Insecta) in HW (dominance index = 5.4). Water turbidity and the hydrological cycle are important factors determining spatial and temporal patterns in communities, particularly changes in FFGs. Changes in turbidity in different sites and periods alter the structure of trophic communities and lead to questions about the main drivers of communities in Pantanal wetlands as areas of high ecological relevance for maintaining biodiversity.
Influence of Species Preference and Owner Gender on Attachment to Animals: French-Translated Validated Questionnaires
Authors: Pellon Sophie , Hallegot Margaux , Robinet Louise , Villegas-Drogoz Claire , Tomberg Claude 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Companion animal ownership has been reported to be beneficial for human health. Attachment is an important mechanism involved in interpersonal relationships and potentially in health concerns. In this study, we investigated the influence of companion animal species and owners’ gender on owners’ attachment to their animals. To do this, we validated the French translation of the Pet Attachment Questionnaire (Zilcha-Mano et al., 2011), the Attachment Figure Questionnaire, and the Closeness and Care scales (Kurdek, 2008). Our translations have the requisite psychometric properties, high internal consistency, structure, and temporal stability. Women had significantly higher scores than men in several attachment dimensions and closeness. Owners preferring a cat had higher avoidance and lower attachment figure scores than owners preferring a dog. It is not yet clear what causes these differences; we recommend more investigations into specific aspects of attachment to companion animals.
Analysis of Light-Related Visual Images Presented in Elementary School Science Textbooks in Korea, the United States, and Japan
Authors: Kang Eunju , Kim Hai Suk 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Visual images are widely used in science textbooks to facilitate the understanding of abstract concept of light. This study aims to compare and analyze elementary school textbooks from Korea, the United States, and Japan, focusing on how visual images are utilized to effectively convey light-related content. The findings reveal that all three countries’ textbooks predominantly employ photographs as visual representations, primarily serving the purpose of providing data. Through a social semiotic perspective analysis, it was observed that science textbooks commonly utilize realistic images with metaphorical functions, presented at eye level angles, with intermediate distances, and frontal angles. Furthermore, the visual images employed various colors and background expressions to create a sense of familiarity for students. These findings suggest that the composition of visual images in science textbooks was designed to facilitate an easy understanding of light-related concepts.
Fostering Students’ Environmental Competencies through a Plant STEAM Education Program in Korean Elementary Schools
Authors: Baek Seongheui 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This study details the development of a plant STEAM education program aligned with the Grade 6 elementary school Korean national science curriculum, using a regionally linked curriculum as its design framework. The primary objective was to investigate the plant program’s effectiveness in enhancing elementary students’ environmental competencies. Ninety-one Grade 6 students, divided into an experimental class (n = 46) and a comparison class (n = 45), participated in the study. Data were collected before and after the program through an assessment tool designed to evaluate environmental competencies, in addition to collecting field notes and student learning outcomes, which were subjected to qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results revealed significant improvements in students’ environmental competencies, with notable enhancements in exhibiting environmental sensitivity and displaying a sense of environmental community. This study offers an illustrative model showcasing the integration of plant-related, STEAM, and a regionally linked curriculum in education.
When Zen Becomes Philosophy: The Case of Dōgen’s Uji
Authors: Steineck Raji C. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Dōgen is among the few authors from historic Japan who have received substantial attention in modern philosophical discourse. His thought on time figures prominently in this regard. Association between Uji 有時, the title of his short instruction on the subject, and Heidegger’s Being and Time has facilitated this integration into modern philosophical discourse. It is customary in this discourse to treat Dōgen’s writings as philosophical texts. Against this tendency, I apply the concept of ‘frames of equivalence’ from translation studies and demonstrate how the philosophical mode of reading leads to substantial shifts in all three dimensions of the semiotic process. In the pragmatic dimension, the religious impetus of Dōgen’s texts is toned down to an appeal in favor of certain epistemological and ontological commitments. In the syntactic dimension, the formal organization of his texts is ignored, obfuscating the overall structure and intent of his argument. Given the context-dependency of meaning, this leads to significant shifts in the semantic dimension as well. I argue that paying attention to frames of equivalence in reading Dōgen serves to identify creative investments and inadvertent projections. This prepares the ground for historically more accurate interpretations and prevents the misappropriation of ‘enlightened’ authority for philosophical hypothesizing.
The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale in Australian adolescents: Analysis of the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing
Authors: Blake Julie A , Farugia Taya L , Andrew Brooke , Malacova Eva , Lawrence David , Thomas Hannah J , Scott James G 
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The 10-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) is used to screen adolescents for mental disorders in Australian clinical practice; however, there are no Australian adolescent normative data. Methods: Data were drawn from a nationally representative sample ( N = 2964) of Australian adolescents (11–17 years). This study had three aims: (1) to examine concurrent validity between the K10 and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) emotional symptoms subscale, (2) to establish normative Australian adolescent K10 data and (3) to determine optimal K10 cut-off scores for screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) via receiver operator characteristic curve analysis and stratum-specific likelihood ratios. Results: The K10 and SDQ emotional symptoms scales were moderately correlated ( rs = 0.63, p < 0.001). Older female adolescents reported higher total K10 scores compared with younger female adolescents (15–17 years: M = 20.2, standard error [SE] = 0.3; 11–14 years: M = 16.8, SE = 0.3) and male adolescents (11–14 years: M = 16.6, SE = 0.2; 15–17 years: M = 16.0, SE =0.2). K10 scores to optimally discriminate those with and without MDD varied by age and sex and had low specificities. Stratum-specific likelihood ratios indicated adolescents with a K10 score of ≥30 will have a 12.9 (95% confidence interval = [10.2, 16.2]) increased likelihood of MDD. Conclusion: The K10 has utility for assessing psychological distress in health care and epidemiological research in Australian adolescents. Adolescents with K10 scores in the ‘very high’ range are at increased risk of MDD. Further assessment of these young people is indicated to identify those with or at risk of developing MDD.
Is the level of varicella-zoster virus IgG associated with symptomatic status of genital herpes simplex virus infection? A case-control study
Authors: Palmer Bret S. , Tang Alan , Winchester Stephen , Atkins Mark , Barton Simon , Kelleher Peter 
Published: December 2023

Background Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common infection, affecting the majority of the population by age of 50. Recurrent symptomatic outbreaks, experienced by a minority, have significant psychological and psychosexual effects. The varicella zoster virus (VZV), resembling HSV, shows potential for a functional cure via vaccination. This study seeks to investigate if there is an association between low VZV antibody levels and recurrent HSV outbreaks. Methods A total of 110 patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic HSV were recruited during their sexual health screen. Serum samples were collected between Aug 2019 - July 2022; breaks in the study occurred due to COVID. The primary outcome measure was the serological status of HSV and VZV IgG titre level. Results The average age was 37.3 years (range 21–65 years). For people with asymptomatic genital HSV2 the average VZV IgG titre was 2373.9 IU/mL ( n = 17); and 1219.0 IU/mL for the symptomatic group ( n = 67); p ≤ 0.00001), with similar results for HSV1. Conclusion There is a strong association between average higher varicella-zoster virus (VZV) IgG level and being an asymptomatic carrier of herpes simplex sirus (HSV)1&2. A feasibility study to assess the use of the VZV vaccine as a treatment of HSV is planned.
Team Member’s Promotion: Injustice or Promotion in Haste?
Authors: Chintaluri Manoj Gour , Bala Subramanian R.  , Choudhary Archana 
Published: December 2023

This case illustrates the importance of organizational justice, interpersonal skills and the importance of having a fair and transparent promotion policy for its employees. It also emphasizes the need to have proper employee retention and promotion plans. The case is about the lack of the team members’ confidence in their new boss Navin who was amongst them till a few months ago. It discusses how Navin, the newly promoted area sales manager from the sales manager position, cannot handle his team effectively. He was promoted as a retention tool so that he does not quit after he tendered his resignation to join the competitor’s organization. His boss Stephen had found him good in his present job and decided to retain him, knowing little about its repercussions. He also did not judge the suitability and ability of Navin to lead a team. After Navin’s promotion, his colleagues found that he had developed a superiority complex and did not behave properly with them. All this led to a lot of disharmony and resentment amongst the team members leading to dysfunctional consequences.
Hand Surgery Questions on the Plastic Surgery In-service Training Examination: Analysis of Content and References
Authors: Silvestre Jason , Tippabhatla Abhishek , Chang Benjamin , Levin L. Scott 
Published: December 2023

Background: The Plastic Surgery In-service Training Examination (PSITE) provides residents and faculty with an objective evaluation of hand surgery knowledge during plastic surgery residency training. The purpose of this study was to understand tested hand surgery concepts and references to optimize study efforts during plastic surgery residency. Methods: We reviewed hand surgery questions on 6 consecutive PSITEs (2016-2021). Questions were classified by taxonomy and clinical subject area. Answer references were quantified by source and year of publication. Results: A total of 235 questions tested hand surgery (16% of all PSITE questions) and 60 questions had an associated image (26%). Questions required direct level I—recall (37%), level II—interpretation (28%), and level III—medical decision-making skills (35%). The most frequently tested hand surgery topics were trauma (31%), reconstruction (20%), and functional problems (17%). There were 667 references to 130 unique journals. Journal of Hand Surgery (American volume), 34% and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (17%) were the highest yield primary sources. The median lag from publication to PSITE was 7 years (interquartile range, 7 years) with a mode of 2 years. Green’s Operative Hand Surgery was the most referenced textbook (54% of textbook references). Conclusions: This study creates an objective benchmark for hand surgery knowledge training during plastic surgery residency. Efforts focused on the most commonly tested topics and references can enhance resident preparation in hand surgery.
Genetic Association of Allergic Rhinitis with Sleep and Neuropsychological Disorders: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Authors: Lin Chenxi , Li Jia , Deng` Ye , Li Xiongwen , Wang Xiaofeng , Lu Jingcheng 
Published: December 2023

Background The genetic association of allergic rhinitis (AR) with other physiological systems throughout the human body remains unknown. Objective The aim of this Mendelian randomization (MR) study was to explore the association of this respiratory disorder with multiple common sleep and neuropsychological disorders at the genetic level. Methods Summary data for total AR and pollen AR were collected from the most updated FinnGen genome-wide association studies involving more than 340 000 European subjects. Summary data for 12 sleep and neuropsychological disorders (including snoring) were included from UK Biobank studies involving 63 392 to 462 933 European subjects. Three MR methods, including inverse-variance weighting (IVW), weighted median and MR–Egger, were used to determine the relationships between the exposures and outcomes. Several sensitivity analyses, including Cochran's Q, MR–Egger intercept, MR-PRESSO, “leave-one-out” test and funnel plot, were used to detect heterogeneity and horizontal pleiotropy. Results IVW revealed that total and pollen AR were associated with an increased risk of snoring (odds ratio (OR) = 1.011, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.004∼1.019, P = .003; OR = 1.006, 95% CI = 1.001∼1.011, P = .014). Two other MR methods supported the results from the IVW analysis. No heterogeneity or horizontal pleiotropy was confirmed by sensitivity analyses. In addition, IVW did not reveal any association between AR and other included disorders. Conclusion AR (specifically AR caused by pollen) might be an independent risk factor for snoring at the genetic level, which should be verified in the future.
Characteristics of Sports Injuries in Athletes During the Winter Olympics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Wu Yue , Dai Ruilan , Yan Wenqiang , Ren Shuang , Ao Yingfang 
Published: December 2023

Background: Athletes in the Winter Olympic Games are subject to high injury rates given the physical demands of sports. Comprehensive data regarding injury characteristics in these athletes are limited. Purpose: To summarize and analyze data regarding the incidence and characteristics of sports injuries occurring in the Winter Olympic Games. Study Design: Scoping review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A systematic review of the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases was conducted. Included were studies reporting the incidence of sports injuries during the Winter Olympics Games from 1995 through 2021. From 168 studies initially retrieved, 4 studies (8824 athletes, 1057 injured athletes) were included. A single-group meta-analysis of sports injury characteristics was performed, with subgroup analysis performed according to the different sports, injury locations, and injury types. Injury severity (time lost from sport) and mechanism were also assessed. Result: The overall injury incidence rate (IIR) during the Winter Olympic Games was 9.6% (95% CI, 4.1%-19.8%). Snow sports were associated with the highest IIR (11.3%), with the top 3 events being the snowboard cross event in snowboarding (31.4%), the aerials event in freestyle skiing (28.6%), and the slopestyle event in snowboarding (27.7%). The most common injury locations were the knee (IIR = 20.0%; 95% CI 17.9%-22.0%), head (IIR = 10.6%; 95% CI, 9.4%-11.9%), and ankle (IIR = 8.2%; 95% CI 7.8%-8.7%). The most common injury types were contusion/hematoma/bruise (IIR = 29.9%; 95% CI 29.7%-30.0%), sprain (dislocation, subluxation, instability, ligamentous, rupture) (IIR = 21.9%; 95% CI 21.4%-22.3%), and strain (muscle rupture, tear, tendon rupture) (IIR = 11.3%; 95% CI 11.0%-11.6%). Regarding injury severity, most athletes had no time lost from sport (64.5%); 24.0% lost fewer than 7 days, and 11.5% lost more than 7 days. The most common injury mechanism was noncontact-related injury (63.3%). Conclusion: In Winter Olympics sports, snow-sport injuries were more common than those associated with other sports, and the most common injury location was the knee. Most injuries did not require time loss, and the most were noncontact-related injuries.
Mapping restricted introgression across the genomes of admixed indigenous African cattle breeds
Authors: Friedrich Juliane , Bailey Richard I. , Talenti Andrea , Chaudhry Umer , Ali Qasim , Obishakin Emmanuel F. , Ezeasor Chukwunonso , Powell Jessica , Hanotte Olivier , Tijjani Abdulfatai , Marshall Karen , Prendergast James , Wiener Pamela 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Background
The genomes of indigenous African cattle are composed of components with Middle Eastern (taurine) and South Asian (indicine) origins, providing a valuable model to study hybridization and to identify genetic barriers to gene flow. In this study, we analysed indigenous African cattle breeds as models of hybrid zones, considering taurine and indicine samples as ancestors. In a genomic cline analysis of whole-genome sequence data, we considered over 8 million variants from 144 animals, which allows for fine-mapping of potential genomic incompatibilities at high resolution across the genome.

Results
We identified several thousand variants that had significantly steep clines (‘SCV’) across the whole genome, indicating restricted introgression. Some of the SCV were clustered into extended regions, with the longest on chromosome 7, spanning 725 kb and including 27 genes. We found that variants with a high phenotypic impact (e.g. indels, intra-genic and missense variants) likely represent greater genetic barriers to gene flow. Furthermore, our findings provide evidence that a large proportion of breed differentiation in African cattle could be linked to genomic incompatibilities and reproductive isolation. Functional evaluation of genes with SCV suggest that mitonuclear incompatibilities and genes associated with fitness (e.g. resistance to paratuberculosis) could account for restricted gene flow in indigenous African cattle.

Conclusions
To our knowledge, this is the first time genomic cline analysis has been applied to identify restricted introgression in the genomes of indigenous African cattle and the results provide extended insights into mechanisms (e.g. genomic incompatibilities) contributing to hybrid differentiation. These results have important implications for our understanding of genetic incompatibilities and reproductive isolation and provide important insights into the impact of cross-breeding cattle with the aim of producing offspring that are both hardy and productive.
Managing genomic diversity in conservation programs of Chinese domestic chickens
Authors: Zhang Mengmeng , Wang Shiwei , Xu Ran , Liu Yijun , Zhang Han , Sun Mengxia , Wang Junyan , Liu Zhexi , Wu Keliang 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Background
Effective conservation and utilization of farm animals are fundamental for realizing sustainable increases in food production. In situ and ex situ conservation are the two main strategies that are currently used to protect the genetic integrity of Chinese domestic chicken breeds. However, genomic diversity and population structure have not been compared in these conserved populations.

Results
Three hundred and sixty-one individuals from three Chinese domestic chicken breeds were collected from populations conserved in situ and ex situ and genotyped using genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS). First, we used different parameters based on heterozygosity, genomic inbreeding, and linkage disequilibrium to estimate the genomic diversity of these populations, and applied principal component analysis (PCA), neighbor-joining tree, and ADMIXTURE to analyze population structure. We found that the small ex situ conserved populations, which have been maintained in controlled environments, retained less genetic diversity than the in situ conserved populations. In addition, genetic differentiation was detected between the in situ and ex situ conserved populations of the same breed. Next, we analyzed signatures of selection using three statistical methods (fixation index (FST), nucleotide diversity (Pi), and cross-population extended haplotype homozygosity (XP-EHH) to study the genetic footprints that underlie the differentiation between in situ and ex situ conserved populations. We concluded that, in these small populations, differentiation might be caused by genetic drift or by mutations from the original populations. The differentiation observed in the population of Beijing You chicken probably reflects adaptation to environmental changes in temperature and humidity that the animals faced when they were moved from their place of origin to the new site for ex situ conservation.

Conclusions
Conservation programs of three Chinese domestic chicken breeds have maintained their genomic diversity to a sustainable degree. The small ex situ conserved populations, which are maintained in controlled environments, retain less genetic diversity than populations conserved in situ. In addition, the transfer of populations from their place of origin to another site for conservation purposes results in genetic differentiation, which may be caused by genetic drift or adaptation. This study provides a basis for further optimization of in situ and ex situ conservation programs for domestic chicken breeds in China.