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Do metacognitive performances of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) correlate positively with inhibitory control?
Authors: Subias Lorraine , Katsu Noriko , Yamada Kazunori 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Metacognition is the ability to monitor and control cognitive processes. It enables awareness of what one does (or does not) know and is associated with consciousness. Potential metacognitive abilities have been revealed in some primate species. This study investigated how nine Japanese macaques’ impulsivity to look inside a tube containing a reward of varying quality correlated with their tube-checking behaviour in metacognition testing. In a tube task, apes and macaques showed higher tube content-checking behaviour when unaware of which tube held a reward. Intriguingly, even when aware of the reward’s location, they periodically inspected the tubes, especially when a more appealing reward was at stake, akin to humans verifying their knowledge (the passport effect). Some critics argue that this behaviour can be explained by lower-order processes such as a lack of inhibition. Results indicated that impulsivity to look increased as reward quality improved. However, macaques displaying unnecessary tube inspections in metacognitive tests showed less impulsivity. This result counters the notion that excessive looking in the tube task is solely due to a lack of inhibition. Inhibitory control seems crucial for the emergence of metacognition, making it a vital question to address.
Factors influencing health-seeking behaviors and self-care practices among Black-African Caribbean people living with type 2 diabetes: A community-focused qualitative study.
Authors: Sapkota Raju , Knight-Davidson Pamela , Roberts Justin , Pardhan Shahina 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background/Aim: To examine factors influencing the uptake and use of diabetic services amongcommunity-dwelling Black African-Caribbean people living in the UK.
Methods: Nineteen individuals of African-Caribbean heritage, over the age of 50 years, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, took part in three ninety-minute focus group interviews (FGIs). These interviews were facilitated by a community-based health champion and a researcher of African-Caribbean ethnicity. Audio recordings were transcribed verbatim, coded in NVivo software, and analyzed using an inductive thematic approach.
Results: Culturally specific and nonspecific (generic) themes were identified. Culturally specific themes included the normalization of diabetes within the community and a discordant perception about what constitutes healthy eating such as the belief that food not grown organically, or that unfamiliar food is not healthy. Participants were found to be inclined to either substitute or complement diabetes medications with cultural herbal remedies. Participants were generally found to be sceptical about the effectiveness of prescribed medications. There was a lack of confidence and/or trust in medical-centric advice received from healthcare practitioners, often exacerbated by their conflicting messages. Participants also expressed that healthcare practitioners do not always listen to or understand Black people’s culture and needs and reported that there was a lack of culturally appropriate diabetes education and training programs for their community. Generic themes included difficulties and frustrations in getting doctor’s appointments, short appointment times, self-indiscipline, and poor motivation for engaging in physical exercise and healthy eating.
Conclusion: Several cultural/community-related factors influence good control of diabetes, including knowledge and understanding of diabetes and the uptake of healthcare services in African-Caribbean people living in the UK, alongside more general individual and system-related barriers. Addressing these issues is imperative in designing a culturally sensitive diabetes education program for these people. The program's effectiveness could be enhanced by delivering it in accessible formats at the community level and utilizing racially concordant health champions or community ambassadors.
Genome Structure and Characteristics of a Second Distinct Alphabaculovirus from Spodoptera litura
Authors: Gao Weisong , Liu Xingjian , Gao Xintao , Wu Tong , Wei Shuang , Zhang Zhifang , Zhang Huan , Li Yinü 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background
Spodoptera litura is a harmful pest that feeds on over 80 species of plants, which can be infected and killed by Spodoptera litura nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpltNPV). SpltNPV-C3 is a clone from type C SpltNPV, observed and collected in Japan. Compared with type A or type B SpltNPV, SpltNPV-C3 can cause rapid mortality of S. litura larvae.
Methods
In this research, occlusion bodies (OBs) and occlusion-derived viruses (ODVs) of SpltNPV-C3 were purified, and OBs were observed under a scanning electron microscope (SEM). ODVs were observed under a transmission electron microscope (TEM).
Results
Both of OBs and ODVs show typical nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV) morphological characteristics.The genome of SpltNPV-C3 was sequenced and analyzed, and the total length was 148,634 bp (GenBank accession:780426) with a G + C content of 45%. A total of 149 ORFs were determined to encode ORFs. Based on the core genes of baculovirus, a phylogenetic tree of 90 baculoviruses was constructed. LC‒MS/MS was used to analyze the proteins of SpltNPV-C3; 34 proteins were found in the purified ODVs, 15 of which were core proteins. The complexes of Per os infectivity factors 1, 2, 3 and 4 (PIF-1, 2, 3 and 4) were predicted with the help of the AlphaFold multimer and predicted conserved sequences in PIF-3. SpltNPV-C3 is a valuable species because of its virulence, and this research will be beneficial for pest control by analyzing the genome and proteins of SpltNPV-C3.
Exploring local knowledge on soil quality indicators, climate variability, and farming productivity: a case of farmers in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Authors: Nyambo Siphamandla , Manyevere Alen , Mashamaite Victor 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Climate variability and soil degradation threaten livestock and crop production globally, and the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is not exempt. However, little is documented on indigenous perceptions and knowledge held by the farmers concerning the interactive impact of climate variability and soil quality on livestock and crop productivity. The current study used semi-structured questionnaires and interviews to gather local knowledge about the impact of soil quality indicators (SQI) and climate variability on farm productivity among 162 farmers in the Raymond Mhlaba municipality of Eastern Cape Province. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the association between the knowledge of SQI and farming experience or age of the farmer, except for soil organic matter (p = 0.047) and soil biology (p = 0.018). The prolonged drought, low rainfall, and poor soil quality were the major causes of the decline in production. Changes in grazing management and the addition of chemical fertilizers were mentioned to perpetuate soil erosion gullies, increase soil acidity and compaction, and lower soil moisture. According to the participants, adopting crop and livestock practices such as rotation, manure, and compost application improved soil moisture, fertility, and general agricultural productivity amid the observed climate variability. Therefore, the results provide a solid background for various stakeholders (i.e., decision-makers, policymakers, and scientists) to create agricultural practices tailored to farmers’ understanding that will assist them in mitigating the effects of climate variability and land degradation.
Avifaunal diversity of Timbi Irrigation Reservoir, Vadodara, Gujarat, India with an Annotated Checklist of Threatened Species
Authors: Patel Hiren J. , Bhatt Dhaval M. , Naria Keyur H. , Valodkar Chandni M. , Padate Geeta S. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The research presents a consolidated checklist, for the avifauna of Timbi Irrigation Reservoir (TIR), Gujarat, India. We identified 241 species of these, one is Endangered i.e., Steppe Eagle, and 13 are Near Threatened, such as Ferruginous duck and bar-tailed Godwit. The records include a first record of Indian Eagle Owl and Little Bittern, 86 winter migrants, and 2 passage migrants from Vadodara. The significant number of species compiled herein places this wetland among the most species-rich reservoirs of Gujarat, which falls under the Central Asian Flyway, especially regarding areas not predominantly covered by forest. Presently the wetland is facing severe threats from various anthropogenic pressures caused due to unplanned waste disposal and land conversion. In terms of species composition, this is a community typical of an ecotone environment, featuring many species characteristic of the West Indian freshwater wetlands. Hence, we provide detailed information on the avian diversity of TIR along with new taluka records. The high population of migratory as well as wetland birds in this area emphasizes the urgent need for the conservation of this rural wetland.
Estimation of the Gutenberg-Richter seismic hazard parameters: a way to take into account isolated earthquakes - Application to the Alps domain.
Authors: Dutfoy Anne 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Depending on the time period and geographical location, the collection of seismic data has been more or less exhaustive and systematic. Thus, seismic catalogues contain some isolated seismic events. This information is usually excluded from the inference process of the recurrence model. In this paper, we assume that earthquakes are modelled by a stationary Poisson point process, under the Gutenberg-Richter assumption. We propose a way to take that information into account by adapting the expression of the likelihood of the Poisson point process. In addition, we consider that the completeness magnitude varies in time.
Does Dexamethasone implant Combination with Aflibercept monotherapy have an effect on 1-year outcomes in treatment-naive Diabetic Macular Edema with Inflammatory Biomarkers?
Authors: OZSAYGILI Cemal , BAYRAM Nurettin 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Purpose
To compare the anatomical and functional outcomes of the combination of aflibercept and dexamethasone implant (CT) against aflibercept monotherapy (AM) in treatment-naive diabetic macular edema (DME) patients with serous macular detachment and hyperreflective foci.
Methods
This study included 82 eyes of 82 patients with treatment-naive DME who completed the follow-up period of 12 months. All patients had optical coherence tomography (OCT) biomarkers of an inflammatory DME phenotype. Patients were consecutively selected and classified into two groups. The CT group consisted of 39 eyes treated with aflibercept therapy and initially combined with a single-dose dexamethasone implant. The AM group consisted of 43 eyes treated with aflibercept alone. The primary outcome measures of the study were the mean reduction of the central macular thickness (CMT) and total macular volume parameters (TMV) and improvement in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA).
Results
In both groups, the patient characteristics including age, gender, duration of diabetes, HbA1c levels, phakic percentage, and diabetic retinopathy status were similar (P > 0.05). The mean reduction in CMT and TMV was significantly higher in the CT group compared to the AM group (P < 0.001 and P = 0.002, respectively), while mean letter gains were not significantly higher (P = 0.240) at the end of the study. In the CT group, 8 eyes (20.5%) showed a transient IOP increase, and 18% of patients developed cataract. In subgroup analysis, the mean letter gain in pseudophakic eyes was significantly higher (12.5 in the CT vs. 9.3 in the AM group, P = 0.027).
Conclusion
The CT, where inflammation is prominent, can provide faster recovery. The pseudophakic eyes seem to be the ideal patient group for CT.
LASSO-Based Machine Learning Model for Prediction of Liver Failure in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Undergoing TACE
Authors: Li Jinlong , Li Zhi , Liu Chengyu , Wang Xiaojuan , Li Shaoteng , Gao Fengxiao , Chen Yanan , Wang Jitao , Liu Dengxiang 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
PURPOSE
Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a commonly used method for the nonsurgical treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); however, it can cause liver failure with rapid progression and high mortality.
METHODS
We organized and analyzed the data of patients with HCC undergoing TACE at our hospital. Screening indicators related to liver failure were analyzed using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression to establish a predictive model.
RESULTS
Prothrombin activity (odds ratio [OR] [95% confidence interval (CI)], 0.965 [0.931–0.997]; p = 0.040), tumor number (OR [95% CI], 2.328 [1.044–5.394]; p = 0.042), and vascular invasion (OR [95% CI], 2.778 [1.006–7.164]; p = 0.039) are independent risk factors for liver failure after TACE. The prediction model established based on these results had areas under the curve of 0.821 and 0.813 for the training and validation groups, respectively.
CONCLUSION
The prediction model established using LASSO regression can predict the risk of liver failure after TACE and confirm whether patients with advanced HCC can benefit from TACE.
Differential expression profile of master regulators of gene expression- Serine-arginine rich splicing factor family in Oral Cancer
Authors: Sharma Sakshi , Mittal Manasi , Shukla Akanksha , Khan Jiyauddin , Dinand Veronique , Saluja Daman 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Oral cancer has become a major health concern affecting a large fraction of the Indian population accounting for over 30% of all the cancers reported. Despite the advanced treatment options available, delayed diagnosis and poor clinical outcome still remains a challenge. Ser-Arg (SR) rich splicing factors are important regulators of gene expression and play a critical role in splicing- constitutive as well as alternative, mRNA metabolism and its export. Aberrations in these splicing factors have been implicated in various diseases including cancers. In this study, we have examined the expression profile of Ser-Arg rich splicing factor family (SRSF1-SRSF12) in 23 cancerous cell lines of various origins, oral cancer patient samples (n=40), healthy controls (n=26) and multiple healthy adult tissues (n=16) using quantitative Real Time PCR. We observed tissue-specific expression levels of different SR splicing factor family members in healthy adult tissues. Interestingly, splicing factors- SRSF3, SRSF10, and SRSF11 were significantly upregulated in patients with late-stage of oral cancer compared to patients with pre-malignant or early-stage of oral cancer. Similarly, SRSF3 and SRSF10 were also upregulated in oral cancer cell lines. Our results indicate a crucial role of SRSF3 and SRSF10 in cancer progression.
Using a New Model Reduction Controllers Technique for Design a Large-Scale Linear Systems
Authors: Monika Monika , Mishra Sudhansu Kumar 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

A innovative technique is introduced for decreasing the complexity of linear dynamical systems of higher order systems. Here, a generalized technique for grouping of poles is employ to find the reducing order plant’s denominators polynomial and numerator of polynomial is determine the using of time moment matching method. The algorithm for the grouping of generalized poles ensures that the maintenance of steadiness and prominent poles from the original system within the plant of reduced order. The suggested technology is supported by performances of error matrices such as many integrals error like absolute error, square error, time-weighted of absolute error and relative square error. A moment matching approach is used to create proportional integral derivative and lead/lag compensators using the simplified plant's transfer function. The original large-scale system is then modified to incorporate this controller, yielding a closed-loop response that closely resembles the characteristics response of the targeted references model.
Polymyxin Resistant, ESBL Producing Escherichia coli From Urban Waterbodies of Berhampur, India: A Report
Authors: Dwibedy Sambit K. , Padhy Indira , Mohapatra Saswat S. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
E. coli is a Gram-negative, lactose fermenting, rod-shaped, commensal that inhabits homeothermic animals' lower gut and is also abundantly present in the environment as an opportunistic pathogen. Polymyxin is a cationic antimicrobial peptide considered the last line of antibiotics against multidrug-resistant (MDR) E. coli. However, polymyxin-resistant Gram-negative bacteria are increasingly becoming common in clinical isolates across the globe including India. In Odisha, there is no published report of polymyxin-resistant bacterial strains from environmental samples, even though their isolation from the clinical samples is quite abundant. In this surveillance study carried out in the urban waterbodies of Berhampur city, we found 19 polymyxin-resistant Gram-negative bacterial isolates, of which 3 were identified as E. coli using different biochemical and molecular biological techniques. Among the 3 E. coli isolates, one showed MDR phenotype and produced extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) enzyme. PCR screening for the presence of mcr1, mcr-3, and mcr-9 genes yielded negative results among the E. coli isolates suggesting other possible mechanisms of polymyxin resistance. To our knowledge, this is the first report of MDR, ESBL-producing, polymyxin-resistant E. coli isolate from environmental samples of Odisha. The rise and spread of these MDR pathogens cause many life-threatening infections. These bacteria often make their way to the environment due to the lack of adequate control measures and improper management of clinical wastes. So proper management and surveillance of these bacteria is essential.
Knowledge And Attitude Towards Home Quarantine Instructions and Association with Covid-19 Infection History in Malaysia
Authors: Jiun Choo Shea , Tao Chang Chee , Keat Chan Huan , Hassan Muhammad Radzi Abu , Hamdan Muhammad Hazmi , Ting Cheong Ai , Noh Fatin Nadhirah Mat , Mustafa Nur Syahmina Uzma 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Introduction: As COVID-19 entered the endemic phase, a large cohort of individuals infected with COVID-19 were required to undergo home quarantine. These individuals must adhere to home quarantine instructions and be equipped with appropriate knowledge to recognize the warning signs of COVID-19. This study aimed to assess the public knowledge and attitude towards home quarantine instructions and their association with a history of previous COVID-19 infections.
Methods: This was a web-based cross-sectional study conducted among the public in Malaysia. All Malaysian adults over 18 years of age were included. The structured questionnaire consisted of four domains: (1) demographic data; (2) knowledge about home quarantine instructions; (3) knowledge of deterioration signs of COVID-19; (4) attitude towards home quarantine instructions. Knowledge regarding home quarantine instructions and COVID-19 warning signs was measured using “True,” “False,” or “I’m not sure.” Attitude towards home quarantine instructions was measured using a five-point Likert Scale, from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree.”
Results: 1,036 respondents were analyzed, comprised mostly of females (743, 71.6%) with a history of COVID-19 (673, 64.9%) In the knowledge domain, 80% of the respondents answered 9 out of 11 home quarantine instructions statements correctly. 457 (44.1%) were unaware or unsure about the minimum distance of the infected individual's bed from the rest of the occupants in a shared bedroom. The respondents reported relatively weaker knowledge of identifying anuria (162, 44.5%), ingestion problems (191, 52.5%), and immobility (195, 53.6%) as warning signs of COVID-19 deterioration. Most respondents demonstrated positive attitudes towards home quarantine instructions. Respondents with a previous history of COVID-19 infections had better knowledge than COVID-19 naïve individuals.
Conclusion: The respondents’ knowledge and attitudes towards most home quarantine instructions were satisfactory. However, weak knowledge was detected for several uncommon COVID-19 warning signs. Besides, knowledge regarding physical distancing in room sharing and movement limits within the house was unsatisfactory, necessitating the inclusion of such aspects in future educational initiatives.
The influence of rosiglitazone on quality of life and prognosis of early-stage glottic laryngeal carcinoma patients
Authors: Liu Yifan , Jia Jintang , Wang Hongrui 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
We aimed to clarify influence of rosiglitazone on quality of life and prognosis of early-stage glottic laryngeal carcinoma patients. The control group was treated with low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation, and the observation group was additionally given rosiglitazone, 4 mg, 2 times/d. Treatment continued for 6 months. After treatment, the fundamental frequency perturbation and amplitude perturbation presented depletion and the harmonic-to-noise ratio presented increase in observation group relative to control group. Total effective rate was 80.31% in observation group and 77.14% in control group (P > 0.05). Peripheral blood immune makers CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8 + and NK cell levels in observation group presented elevation relative to control group, while CD8 + level presented depletion. The incidence rates of adverse reactions were lower in observation group than control group. The median survival time in control group was 33 months, and that in observation group was 47 months (P < 0.05). The 5-year survival rate was 77.14% (27/35) in observation group and 54.29% (19/35) in control group (P < 0.05). In conclusion, rosiglitazone can prolong the survival of early-stage glottic laryngeal carcinoma patients, improve their immune function and quality of life, and reduce adverse reactions during treatment, which is an ideal treatment plan.
Irreversibility and natural resource allocation: Applying Krutilla–Fisher model in water allocation
Authors: Wu Hongyan 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Development projects that are created on the basis of using surface water resources such as rivers and lakes without considering the values of the ecosystem cause irreparable damage. Water transfer is one of the options of water management, which is done to allocate water to the agricultural, domestic and industrial sectors and reduces the ecosystem's share of natural water resources. Food supply, industrial development and population growth are the phenomena of the present condition, which are opposed to the ecosystem services that the future generation needs. This study has been carried out in order to develop an optimal control model for the allocation of a natural water resource considering irreversibility. This method is inspired by the Krutilla–Fisher model, which was developed in the form of the possibility of improving agricultural water management. The results showed that by applying optimal management in 25% of agricultural water use, it is possible to provide 100 and 65% of the ecosystem's water requirements in winter and summer, respectively. It showed that the allocation of river water for different uses in the current situation does not follow an optimal policy. In fact, it exacerbates environmental irreversibility in the ecosystem.