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Perceptions of parenthood and child development among parents who experienced child maltreatment
Authors: Wamser Rachel A. , Sager Julia C. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractMaltreatment survivors may be at risk for parenting challenges, although the previous literature is inconsistent, has focused on individual maltreatment forms, and has overlooked posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and other trauma exposure. The current study, thus, aimed to expand this research in four key ways by (a) examining all five maltreatment forms; (b) controlling for other nonmaltreatment trauma exposure to better isolate the role of maltreatment; (c) investigating maltreatment types and PTSS simultaneously; and (d) exploring novel parenting factors, specifically four types of parenting beliefs and developmental knowledge. Trauma‐exposed parents (N = 301; Mage = 26.49 years, SD = 8.34, range: 18–69 years; 66.8% female; 59.8% White) participated in the study. A path analytic model indicated that, surprisingly, none of the maltreatment types nor cumulative trauma exposure corresponded with parental beliefs related to one's child, self, partner, or social relationships. PTSS, however, were tied to all four parenting belief types as well as developmental knowledge, βs = −.05—.40. Physical and emotional abuse were linked to less accurate developmental knowledge, β = .02, and maladaptive parenting practices, β = .03. Sexual abuse, neglect, and witnessing domestic violence were not associated with any of the parenting factors. Thus, current trauma symptoms are likely a more critical intervention focus than maltreatment experiences, although physical and emotional abuse may also play a role in parenting knowledge and behaviors. These findings also signal the importance of including all five maltreatment forms and PTSS when conducting research on the interaction between trauma and parenting.
Spatiotemporal dynamics of duck harvest distributions in the Central and Mississippi flyways, 1960–2019
Authors: Verheijen Bram H. F. , Webb Elisabeth B. , Brasher Michael G. , Hagy Heath M. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractGeographical distributions of waterfowl exhibit annual variation in response to spatiotemporal variation in weather conditions, habitat availability, and other factors. Continuing changes in climate and land use could lead to persistent shifts of waterfowl distributions, potentially causing a mismatch with habitat conservation planning, wetland restoration efforts, and harvest management decisions informed by historical distributions. We used band recoveries and harvest records (i.e., hunter‐harvested wings) from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Waterfowl Parts Collection Survey as indices of duck distribution in autumn and winter, and quantified intra‐annual, interannual, and interspecific variation in their geographic distributions across 6 decades (1960–2019) for 15 duck species in the Central and Mississippi flyways in North America. Specifically, we tested for annual and decadal shifts in mean latitude and longitude of recoveries for each month (Oct–Jan) by species and taxonomic guild (i.e., dabbling, diving ducks). Overall, species varied in the extent, timing, and sometimes direction, of distributional change in recoveries. From 1960–2019, mean recovery locations for dabbling ducks shifted south 105–296 km in October and 27 km in November (wings only), whereas mean latitudes shifted north 144–234 km in December and 186–301 km in January. Mean recovery locations for diving ducks shifted north 162 km in October (wings only), 84–173 km in December, and 66–120 km in January, but shifted 99–512 km south in November. Shifts in longitude were less consistent between guilds and data types. Finally, distributional change rarely accelerated during recent decades, except for southward shifts of band recoveries of diving ducks in November and northward shifts of band and wing recoveries of dabbling ducks in January. Although anecdotal accounts of large‐scale northward shifts in duck distributions are prolific in the land management and hunting communities, our data demonstrate more subtle shifts that vary considerably by species and month. Observed changes in recovery distributions could necessitate changes in timing of habitat management practices throughout the Central and Mississippi flyways and may result in fewer hunting and recreational opportunities for some species in southern states. Quantifying patterns of historical change is a necessary first step to understanding temporal and interspecific variation in waterfowl distributions, which will help with landscape‐scale conservation and management efforts in the future and enable effective communication to core constituencies regarding ongoing changes and their implications for recreational engagement.
Global Otitis Media Incidence Changes During the COVID Pandemic: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Authors: Warner Brendon K. , Durrant Frederick G. , Nguyen Shaun A. , Meyer Ted A. 
Published: November 2023

ObjectiveThe aim was to analyze the global impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic and national lockdowns on the incidence of otitis media (OM), a common otolaryngologic disease.Data SourcesPubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL.Review MethodsA systematic review and meta‐analysis were performed using PRISMA reporting guidelines. OM incidence (measured as newly diagnosed OM cases over total patients seen over a time period), OM antibiotic prescriptions (OM cases for which antibiotics were prescribed over total OM cases), and tympanostomy tube surgeries (all tympanostomy tube surgeries over total surgical cases) were extracted. Meta‐analysis of proportions and comparison of proportions were performed.ResultsOf 1004 studies screened, 26 studies in 11 countries met inclusion criteria. The percentages of OM cases pre‐ and during‐lockdown were 6.67%, 95% CI [4.68%, 8.99%], and 2.63% [2.02%, 3.31%], respectively, with an OR of 0.31 favoring during‐lockdown [0.25, 0.39] (p < 0.00001). Antibiotic prescriptions per all OM episodes pre‐ and during‐lockdown were 1.61% [0.17%, 8.46%] and 0.62% [0.07%, 3.32%], with an OR of 0.37 favoring during‐lockdown ([0.35, 0.40], p < 0.00001). Tympanostomy tube surgery proportions pre‐ and during‐lockdown were 31.64% [6.85%, 64.26%] and 29.99% [4.14%, 66.55%], with an OR of 0.94 favoring neither during‐ nor pre‐lockdown [0.45, 2.00] (p = 0.88).ConclusionThe incidence of OM decreased significantly following international lockdowns due to the COVID‐19 pandemic, with antibiotic prescriptions for OM episodes showing a corresponding decrease. Despite these reductions, numbers of tympanostomy tube procedures did not change significantly. These reductions are likely due to social distancing, decreased exposure through high transmission facilities such as day cares, decreased health care utilization, and even possibly decreased air pollution. Laryngoscope, 134:2028–2037, 2024
Optimization strategies of ecological security patterns through importance of ecosystem services and ecological sensitivity—A case study in the Yellow River Basin
Authors: Wei Wei , Liu Congying , Ma Libang , Xie Binbin , Zhou Junju , Nan Shengxiang 
Published: November 2023

AbstractWith the aggravation of environmental conflicts, exploring the green development path is an inevitable choice to alleviate land tension, guarantee the harmony of human–land relations, and promote coordinated regional development. The Yellow River Basin (YRB) is an important national ecological barrier area, but the impact of its environmental problems can no longer be ignored. Ecological security patterns (ESPs) provide remarkable means for the identification, configuration, and optimization of ecological spaces, which can help people identify the most central zone that needs to be protected. In this paper, we proposed environmental optimization strategies applicable to YRB as a case area. Firstly, the basic framework of ESPs was constructed based on the “three‐step” method, where ecological sources were delineated by importance/sensitivity, resistance surfaces were created by entropy weight method, and the distribution ranges of ecological corridors, nodes, and barriers were confirmed by circuit theory. Meanwhile, stepping stones were introduced to optimize the ESPs, which were obtained through hotspot analysis and buffer analysis. The results displayed that (1) ecological sources covered an area of 166,699.32 km2, occupying 21% of the basin area. They were widely distributed in the upper and middle junctions, southeast and east of the basin, and of the land types that make up them, cropland, woodland, and grassland account for 97.6%. (2) The spatial distribution of resistance values varied considerably with low values predominantly found along water systems and high values predominantly found in densely populated urban areas. (3) Through the Linkage Mapper tool, 344 ecological corridors were acquired, with dense and short corridors in the southeast and sparse and long corridors in the northwest; 146 ecological nodes were acquired, which were the priority areas for ecological protection; and 154 barriers were acquired, the improvement or removal of which can enhance the connectivity between sources. In addition, the application of stepping stones further enhanced the connectivity between landscapes. The ESPs assessment framework constructed in this paper can provide strong support for relevant departments to carry out ecological monitoring and formulate environmental protection strategies.
Behavioral biases in short selling—An experimental study
Authors: Eskinazi Naveh , Shavit Tal , Rosenboim Mosi , Malul Miki 
Published: November 2023

AbstractShort selling is a common practice in financial markets. Although there is extensive research concerning short selling and short sellers, in the behavioral and experimental economics literature, there are only a few studies that examine it. This paper investigates the pricing of two forms of short selling both theoretically and experimentally—selling a lottery short and paying to close the short position. The theoretical framework presents and analyzes the two positions and the influence of the anchoring and uncertainty effects on the pricing. To test the theoretical framework, we asked participants in an experiment about the price they were willing to accept for the obligation to pay the lottery's outcome and the price they were willing to pay to close the obligation to pay the lottery's outcome they held. Moreover, we used a simple lottery with different framings, each one with a different anchor. Our results suggest that in the short‐selling position, behavioral biases, such as anchoring and uncertainty, impact the decision‐makers' bid prices.
First‐principles investigations of the Dion‐Jacobson PLS CsLaNb2O7: An outstanding multifunctional material for green technology
Authors: Hasan Mehedi , Hossain A. K. M. Akther 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis investigation emphasizes the study of the structural, mechanical, thermophysical, thermodynamical, and optoelectronic properties of a Dion‐Jacobson Perovskite‐like Layered Structured (PLS) CsLaNb2O7 using the first‐principles. The former experimental investigation accepts the estimated lattice parameters and unit cell volume at the ground state. The material is mechanically stable, ductile, and anisotropic in nature. The phonon dispersion characteristics, phonon density of states, zero‐point energy and temperature‐dependent‐ enthalpy, entropy, and Debye temperature have been studied for the first time. The band gap is found to be direct. Different orbital contributions in electronic bonding have been visualized in the PDOS diagram. Optical anisotropic properties have also been investigated along the [100] and [001] polarizing directions. This material shows promising properties in the fabrication of multifunctional materials.
Nitrogen fixation as NOx using air plasma coupled with heterogeneous catalysis at atmospheric pressure
Authors: Pei Xuekai , Li Yiheng , Luo Yi , Man Chenxi , Zhang Yumin , Lu Xinpei , Graves David B. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis study presents insights into the use of activated catalysts to improve the energy efficiency of production in atmospheric pressure air plasma. The introduction of catalysts in the direct current glow discharge system reduces the energy cost of production by up to 45% at low gas flow rates. Notably, even when positioned away from the plasma zone, the catalyst enhanced production, suggesting a significant role for the catalytic activation of downstream neutral species. The study also introduced a novel approach involving an air plasma jet infused with floating catalyst powder. This method significantly increased energy efficiency at higher discharge currents, with an associated energy cost of 2.9 MJ/mol for production.
The 1.7 Å crystal structure of the C5a peptidase from Streptococcus agalactiae (ScpB) reveals an active site competent for catalysis
Authors: Cullen Ruth , Teçza Malgorzata , Miclot Tom , Behan Senan , Jain Monica , Avink Marjet Klein , Cooney Jakki C. , Kagawa Todd F. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractA 1.7 Å structure is presented for an active form of the virulence factor ScpB, the C5a peptidase from Streptococcus agalactiae. The previously reported structure of the ScpB active site mutant exhibited a large separation (~20 Å) between the catalytic His and Ser residues. Significant differences are observed in the catalytic domain between the current and mutant ScpB structures resulting with a high RMSDCα (4.6 Å). The fold of the active form of ScpB is nearly identical to ScpA (RMSDCα 0.2 Å), the C5a‐peptidase from Streptococcus pyogenes. Both ScpA and ScpB have comparable activity against human C5a, indicating neither enzyme require host proteins for C5a‐ase activity. These studies are a first step in resolving reported differences in the specificities of these enzymes.
Effects of curcumin/turmeric supplementation on the liver enzymes, lipid profiles, glycemic index, and anthropometric indices in non‐alcoholic fatty liver patients: An umbrella meta‐analysis
Authors: Molani‐Gol Roghayeh , Dehghani Azadeh , Rafraf Maryam 
Published: November 2023

AbstractNon‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the leading causes of chronic liver disease worldwide. The evidence for curcumin's effects on patients with NAFLD is accumulating; however, meta‐analyses have reported mixed results. The current umbrella meta‐analysis aimed to assess the present evidence and provide an accurate estimate of the overall effects of curcumin/turmeric on NAFLD patients. The Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases were searched till March 2023 using MeSH terms and related keywords based on the PICO criteria. Meta‐analysis studies evaluating the effects of curcumin/turmeric supplementation on NAFLD patients that reported the effect sizes (ES) and corresponding confidence intervals (CI) were eligible for inclusion in this study. All articles were screened by considering the eligibility criteria by two independent reviewers and required data were extracted from the included meta‐analyses. The meta‐analysis was performed utilizing a random‐effects model by STATA software. Findings of 11 meta‐analyses of 99 randomized controlled trials comprising 5546 participants revealed that curcumin/turmeric supplementation reduced AST (ES = −1.072, 95% CI (−1.656, −0.488), p = 0.000), ALT (ES = −0.625, 95% CI (−1.170, −0.134), p = 0.014), and TG (ES = −0.469, 95% CI (−1.057, 0.119), p = 0.128) levels, and HOMA‐IR (ES = −0.291, 95% CI (−0.368, −0.214), p = 0.000), BMI (ES = −0.205, 95% CI (−0.304, −0.107), p = 0.000), and WC (ES = −1.290, 95% CI (−2.038, −0.541), p = 0.001) in comparison to the control group. However, the effects of curcumin on GGT, ALP, TC, LDL‐C, HDL‐C, FBS, and HbA1C levels and body weight were not significant. The findings suggest the beneficial effects of curcumin/turmeric supplementation in patients with NAFLD, such as improving liver function, decreasing serum TG levels, ameliorating insulin resistance, and reducing general and central obesity. Nevertheless, high‐quality research is further required to prove these achievements.
Essential oils and their nanoformulations for breast cancer therapy
Authors: Thalappil Muhammed Ashiq , Singh Priya , Carcereri de Prati Alessandra , Sahoo Sanjeeb Kumar , Mariotto Sofia , Butturini Elena 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBreast Cancer (BC) is the most prevalent type of cancer in the world. Current treatments include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy but often are associated with high toxicity to normal tissues, chemoresistance, and relapse. Thus, developing novel therapies which could combat these limitations is essential for effective treatment. In this context, phytochemicals are increasingly getting popular due to their safety profile, ability to efficiently target tumors, and circumvent limitations of existing treatments. Essential Oils (EOs) are mixtures of various phytochemicals which have shown potential anticancer activity in preclinical BC models. However, their clinical translation is limited by factors such as high volatility, low stability, and poor solubility. Nanotechnology has facilitated their encapsulation in a variety of nanostructures and proven to overcome these limitations. In this review, we have efficiently summarized the current knowledge on the anticancer effect of EOs and constituents in both in in vitro and in in vivo BC models. Further, we also provide a descriptive account on the potential of nanotechnology in enhancing the anti‐BC activity of EOs and their constituents. The papers discussed in this review were selected using the keywords “antiproliferative Essential Oils in breast cancer,” “anticancer activity of Essential Oil in breast cancer,” and “cytotoxicity of Essential Oils in breast cancer” performed in PubMed and ScienceDirect databases.
Observer‐based non‐fragile event‐triggered control of extra‐corporeal blood circulation process in finite‐time interval
Authors: Arunkumar A. , Wu Jenq‐Lang 
Published: November 2023

AbstractAn observer‐based event‐triggered non‐fragile control problem for regulating the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide (O and CO) in patients blood during the extra‐corporeal blood circulation (ECC) process with random communication packet losses is explored in this work. The main intention of this work is to design an observer‐based event‐triggered and non‐fragile controller for ensuring the finite‐time boundedness criterion for the resulting system with mixed and passivity performance index over a finite interval of time. In addition to the limited bandwidth of the channels, such random packet losses might occur simultaneously between the sensors and the controllers, and between the controllers and the actuators. Unlike most studies in the literature, we have found that, since the controller‐actuator link has packet dropouts, the observer's control input differs from that of the plant. The sufficient conditions derived are presented in a linear matrix inequalities frame work. Finally, simulation results are used to validate the efficacy of the proposed control method. The results show that the proposed observer‐based event‐triggered non‐fragile controller keeps the blood gases within physiological limits during a stable ECC process.
A Ferric Tannate and Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Composite Aerogel for Efficient Solar Steam Generation
Authors: Liu Shuai , Wang Shun , Ji Xiang , Zheng Fengang , Weng Yuyan 
Published: November 2023

AbstractSolar steam generation (SSG) is an extremely promising desalination technology that meets the global demand for clean water. Herein, we report a facile and effective method that utilizes absorbed heat to evaporate limited water while minimize heat loss. The top layer is a hydrophilic photothermal layer that allows for uniform distribution of water on the photothermal layer, whereas the bottom layer is a hydrophobic insulating layer that provides excellent insulation and heat preservation. Water is supplied by dripping from the top to thoroughly avoid heat loss caused by contact between the photothermal layer and water body. We achieve a high evaporation rate of 1.622 kg/m2h and energy conversion efficiency of 90.8 % under 1 sun irradiation.
Bifunctional NiCoP/NiCo Electrocatalysts on Nickel Foam for Overall Water Spillting
Authors: Zhang Bao , Zhou Siyu , Yao Yi‐fan , Jiang Heteng , Sui Juping , Zou Benxue 
Published: November 2023

AbstractNiCoP/NiCo composite electrocatalysis electrodes were successfully prepared using co‐electro‐deposition method followed by low temperature phosphorization process. The combination of the two transition metals and their phosphides is expected to provide more heterogeneous structures and hierarchical interfaces for the catalyst, promoting the synergistic effect in the electrocatalysis process. The influences of the transition NiCo alloy on the morphology and catalysis performance of the composite were studied. In comparison to single component films, a considerably higher electrochemical response was observed in hierarchically porous NiCoP. The composite NiCoP/NiCo/NF electrode exhibited superior electrocatalytic activity toward HER (with overpotential of 18 and 76 mV) and OER (with overpotential of 220 and 323 mV) in alkaline electrolyte, reaching current density of 10 and 100 mA cm−2, respectively. The NiCoP/NiCo/NF electrode can be used as the cathode or anode electrode for the electrolysis cells and endow them with high electrocatalytic performance and long term stability for water splitting.
Development of a New and Highly Sensitive Method for Arsenic Determination in Drinking Water Samples Using Au‐Coated W‐Coil Atom Trap Hydride Generation Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
Authors: Atasoy Muhammet 
Published: November 2023

AbstractA novel ultra‐sensitive gold‐coated tungsten‐coil atom trap coupled with HGAAS was developed for the first time for the determination of arsenic. The analytical methodology was based on transporting and in‐situ trapping of arsine produced by the hydride generation system onto a gold‐coated W‐coil trap for preconcentration via Ar and H2 gases. The trap surface was examined using scanning electron microscopy and energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy. SEM images revealed that the surface is covered with hexagonal and pentagonal structures on a micro scale with gold. The experimental parameters were optimized for both trap and non‐trap method. The enhancement factor for the characteristic concentration (C0) was determined to be 15.3 when compared with the non‐trap methods. For the trapping time of 120 s using the developed method, the limit of detection (LOD) and the precision were determined as 4.8 ng L−1 and 3.6 %, respectively. The interference effects of various hydride‐forming ions were examined in detail. The accuracy of this ultrasensitive methodology was successfully verified by analysis of certified reference materials and some drinking water samples.. t‐test was implemented to the water samples, the added and measured concentrations exhibited no statistically meaningful distinction at the 95 % confidence level.