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Green Liberalism and Sustainable Transitions
Authors: Binder Constanze 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
A transition away from current resource-intensive socio-economic systems is extremely urgent. A crucial point of discussion concerns potential conflicts between liberal values and policies needed for sustainable transitions. This chapter aims to draw on existing debates about green liberalism to achieve a better understanding of these alleged conflicts and to explore the potential and possible limitations of green liberalism. To this end, two core commitments of prominent liberal traditions are scrutinized: a commitment to the free market and a commitment to pluralism, requiring non-interference in conceptions of the good life. The chapter argues that the alleged conflicts identified in the literature can be overcome if one adopts a conception of effective freedom that allows for human-made resource constraints decreasing freedom. The chapter concludes with a discussion of how an effective freedom lens brings to light the important role institutions can play in a liberal society to ensure just sustainable transitions.
Mysticism and Jean-Joseph Surin’s Cantiques spirituels
Authors: Gordon Catherine E 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Chapter 3 presents an analysis of Jean-Joseph Surin’s Cantiques spirituels, first published in Bordeaux in 1655, followed by several editions between 1660 and 1731. Surin was a Jesuit priest, mystic, and exorcist, best known for his successful exorcism of Jeanne des Anges in Loudun, France. His cantiques are autobiographical, recount his own battle with demonic possession, and describe the different stages associated with his search for unity with God, the Purgative, Illuminative, and the Unitive. The chapter covers (1) the Catholic Reform in Bordeaux; (2) mystical expressions of love for the divine in the cantiques as representative of the “feminized” side of the reform, particularly as it applies to female mystics; (3) a comparison of the musical repertory included in throughout the collections; (4) the sources of the original tunes; and (5) issues of performance practice. A study of all the editions reveals important developments in changing trends in the Jesuit attitudes towards mysticism and a focus away from female mystics (Saint Teresa of Avila) to male saints (Saint Joseph) over the long seventeenth century.
Bertrand de Bacilly’s Airs spirituels and the Musical Education of Girls
Authors: Gordon Catherine E 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Later in the seventeenth century, several female teaching orders founded educational institutions for young girls. In his Airs spirituels (1672, 1677, 1688), Bacilly states his spiritual airs should be the only songs used to teach girls how to sing since lascivious secular songs corrupt young minds. Chapter 6 demonstrates that pedagogical practices espoused by the most influential seventeenth-century pedagogues are revealed not only by what Bacilly says, but also through compositional strategies revealed through an analysis of his unaccompanied vocal preludes, which include few to no measure lines and are meant to be performed as improvisations. Just as students learning how to read break down sentences into letters, syllables, words, and phrases, so too a prelude can be broken down into its components, each phrase offering technical challenges that, once memorized and conquered, can be applied to singing the spiritual airs that follow each prelude. Most important, through memorization and repetition of music and texts, girls would internalize the sacred lyrics and become pious young women.
Conclusion
Authors: Gordon Catherine E 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Throughout the book are encountered men and women who contributed to the composition of sacred songs by writing introductions and dedications to the collections or treatises on topics pertaining to religion, the status of women, and female education. Most were men, and most, members of the clergy. But who were the women? The Conclusion focuses not necessarily on those women who took an active part in the Catholic Reform, but on the unknown women who may have sung sacred songs and quietly aspired to live pious lives. Did the Catholic Church just “act on” women, or was it possible for the female gender to use the reform to gain agency and respect? Drawing on various feminist theories, the final chapter draws broader conclusions about the effect of the Catholic Reform and the role of sacred songs on women’s lives. Also examined are additional sources of education available to literate women, such as treatises in French by Descartes and others, and the importance of music in the lives of women during the seventeenth century.
Evaluation of claims-based frailty measurements in older patients with cancer: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Hirooka Kayo , Kanno Yusuke , Itoh Sakiko , Sagawa Mieko , Sakano Tomomi , Takahashi Kunihiko , Anzai Tatsuhiko , Fukui Sakiko 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background
Frailty is associated with poor outcomes in older adults with cancer. Several efforts have been made to assess frailty using the administrative claims data based on the number of clinical diagnosis codes, yet the literature reporting on this is scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of frailty measures using administrative databases in Japan.

Design
A retrospective cohort study.

Setting and participants
5176 patients with cancer aged ≥65 years who underwent cancer treatment in hospitals.

Methods
The Electronic Frailty Index (eFI) and Veterans Affairs Frailty Index (VA-FI), based on diagnostic codes recorded were calculated. We plotted Kaplan–Meier survival curves and calculated hazard ratios (HR) using Cox regression analyses. The primary outcome was mortality, whereas the composite secondary outcome included a decline in care-need level, admission to a long-term care facility (LTCF) or mortality.

Results
The Kaplan–Meier survival curve demonstrated a significant association between the eFI and VA-FI and each research outcome. Compared to the lowest frailty group, the highest frailty group exhibited an HR of 2.59 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.66–4.06] for eFI and 2.45 (95%CI, 1.02–5.91) for VA-FI in relation to a decline in care-need level, an LTCF admission and mortality. The trend test indicated a significant increase in the rate of each outcome with higher frailty levels.

Conclusions
Higher frailty levels are associated with an increased risk of composite outcomes in older adults with cancer. This study suggests the potential application of frailty measurements in oncology care settings.
Creating dementia-friendly travel: enhancing accessibility and inclusion
Authors: Solis-Lopez Sara , Durón-Reyes Dafne Estefania , Gutiérrez-Zuñiga Raquel , Migeot Joaquin , Lawlor Brian , Romero-Ortuno Roman 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The growing participation of older adults in travel is reshaping this industry and highlighting the need for inclusive travel experiences, particularly for people living with dementia (PLwD). While travel provides substantial physical, psychological, cognitive and social benefits that promote active and healthy ageing, it also presents significant challenges. Although physical disabilities are generally proactively addressed, more "hidden" cognitive difficulties often remain unrecognised and unaddressed. These include navigating complex environments, making timely decisions and relying on working memory—tasks that are further challenged by dynamic settings such as airports, train stations and bus terminals. Although efforts to create dementia-friendly travel experiences are underway, their implementation across travel infrastructure remains inconsistent. There is still much to be done to ensure this activity is accessible and inclusive for this population, and there is a need to advocate for a comprehensive, person-centred approach to dementia-friendly travel environments, emphasising the integration of tailored assessments, innovative technologies and coordinated global policies.
SHP2 regulates the HIF-1 signaling pathway in the decidual human endometrial stromal cells
Authors: Ouyang Liqun , Gao Xia , Yang Rongyu , Zhou Peiyi , Cai Han , Tian Yingpu , Wang Haibin , Kong Shuangbo , Lu Zhongxian 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The decidual endometrial stromal cells play a critical role in the establishment of uterine receptivity and pregnancy in human. Our previous studies demonstrate that protein tyrosine phosphatase 2 SHP2 is highly expressed in decidualized cells and governs the decidualization progress. However, the role and mechanism of SHP2 in the function of decidual cells remain unclear. Here, we screened proteins interacting with SHP2 in decidual hTERT-immortalized human endometrial stromal cells (T-HESCs) and identified Hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) signaling pathway as a potential SHP2-mediated signaling pathway through proximity-dependent biotinylation (BioID) analysis. Immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) revealed an interaction between SHP2 and HIF-1α, which colocalized to the nucleus in decidual cells. Furthermore, the SHP2 expression correlated with the transcriptional activation of HIF-1α and its downstream genes Beta-enolase (Eno3), Pyruvate kinase 2 (Pkm2), Aldolase C (Aldoc), and Facilitative glucose transporter 1 (Glut1). Knockdown or inhibition of SHP2 significantly reduced the mRNA and protein levels of HIF-1α and its downstream genes, as well as lactate production in decidual cells. We also established a hypoxia model of T-HESCs and 293 T cells and found that hypoxic treatment induced the expression of SHP2 and HIF-1α, which colocalized in the nucleus. SHP2 forced-expression rescued the inhibitory effects of SHP2 deficiency on HIF-1α expression and lactate production. Finally, SHP2 binds to the promoter regions of HIF-1α and its target genes (Eno3, Pkm2, Aldoc, and Glut1). Collectively, our results suggest that SHP2 influences the function of decidual cells by HIF-1α signaling and provide a novel function mechanism of decidual stromal cells.
Roles of the EF-hand domain of PLCZ1 in establishing species-specific Ca2+ oscillations in mouse and rat fertilization
Authors: Lee Hoi Chang , Akizawa Hiroki , Fissore Rafael A 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Periodic increases in cytosolic calcium concentration (Ca2+ oscillations) during mammalian fertilization induce all the events collectively known as egg activation. The sperm-specific phospholipase C, Phospholipase C zeta 1 (PLCZ1) represents the “sperm factor” vital for initiating the persistent Ca2+ oscillations in mammals. Despite sequence conservation, the Ca2+ oscillation-inducing properties of the enzyme differ vastly among species, and this is particularly salient between mouse and rat PLCZ1, where the activities vary at least one order of magnitude in favor of the former. As previously shown, injecting wild-type rat Plcz1 mRNA into metaphase II mouse eggs induced delayed Ca2+ oscillations with low specific activity compared to the homologous mouse Plcz1 mRNA. We, therefore, sought to uncover the factor(s) diversifying these enzymes by swapping functional domains between species, creating chimeric PLCZ1s. When injected into mouse metaphase II eggs, mouse Plcz1 mRNA with the whole- or part of the EF-hand domains swapped with the rat showed a substantial reduction in activity compared to WT. Consistently, the opposite exchange enhanced the rat’s enzyme activity. EF-hand domains 1 and 2 seemed to underlie most differences, and mutations of the divergent amino acids within these domains, substitutions for Glu(m-30; r-29) and Gln(m-58; r-57), changed the activity of both species’ PLCZ1s in opposite directions. Collectively, our findings support the view that differences in the sequences of EF-hand domains, especially in several of its charged residues, underpin the distinct PLCZ1 activities between these species, revealing the gametes and species’ adaptability to optimize the fertilization signal and early development.
Time to inhibit: P300 amplitude differences in individuals with high and low temporal efficiency
Authors: Krystecka Klaudia , Stanczyk Magdalena , Choinski Mateusz , Szelag Elzbieta , Szymaszek Aneta 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Temporal processing and inhibitory control are closely interconnected. This study investigated whether individuals of high and low temporal efficiency display different behavioral and neural patterns while performing an electrophysiological Go/No-Go task. Individuals with lower temporal processing had significantly poorer behavioral performance of the task—slower reaction times to Go stimuli, greater number of omissions, and lower stimulus detectability (lower d-prime value)—than the high temporal efficiency group. Additionally, participants with low temporal efficiency had significantly lower P300 response to correct inhibitions (No-Go stimuli) compared to those with high temporal efficiency. Furthermore, the greater amplitude of the difference wave (No-Go vs Go) in the high temporal efficiency group may suggest superior efficacy of response inhibition and attention control processes in comparison to the low temporal efficiency group. These findings highlight significant differences in inhibitory control at both behavioral and neural levels in young adults differing in temporal processing efficiency.
The food of life: which nectar do mosquitoes feed on?—An evidence-based meta-analysis
Authors: Herreros-Moya Eva , Sinka Marianne , Harris Angela F , Entwistle Julian , Martin Andrew C , Willis Kathy J 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Nectar is an important source of food for adult mosquitoes, influencing their biological characteristics including longevity, fecundity, and flight range. Consequently, it can impact mosquitoes’ survival and efficiency in transmitting disease. Different mosquito species are known to show preferences for flower nectar from certain plants, yet despite the importance of these plant–mosquito associations, knowledge of such biotic interactions is sparse. Here, we present a systematic map to address the question: “Which nectar do mosquitoes feed on?.” The mapping process identified 49 articles (comprising 51 studies) meeting inclusion criteria, detailing 397 records of 74 mosquito species feeding on nectar from 145 plant species and 109 genera. Data extracted from the map were then analyzed to better understand if mosquitoes showed preferences for specific plant nectar. A key finding from this study is clear evidence supporting the hypothesis that mosquitoes exhibit preferences for nectar from particular plant species, including 77 species of plants and 58 genera for Aedes species, 18 species of plants and 17 genera for Anopheles species, and 16 species of plants and 16 genera for Culex species (all 3 genera belong in Diptera: Culicidae). Our study also highlighted the need for further field and laboratory work in time and space and using methods that randomly selects plant species for investigation. This would facilitate a better understanding of the relationship between mosquito feeding behavior and nectar seasonality and abundance; data that are critical for the development and improvement of new mosquito control methods to tackle vector-borne diseases.
Does a real-life cognitively enriched walking program “Take a walk with your brain” benefit cognitive functioning and physical activity in community-dwelling older adults? A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Hotterbeex Pauline , Cardon Greet , Beeckman Melanie , Latomme Julie , Fias Wim , van Puyenbroeck Stef , Chastin Sebastien , van Uffelen Jannique 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background and Objectives
Most studies examining combined cognitive and physical activity are conducted in laboratory settings. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) examines the effects of a real-life cognitively enriched walking program on cognitive functioning and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in adults aged ≥65 years.

Research Design and Methods
A three-arm RCT was conducted, comparing the cognitively enriched walking program (WALK+, doing cognitive tasks while walking) with a walking program without enrichment (WALK-only) and a passive control condition (CONT). Both WALK+ and WALK-only had a duration of six months, with two outdoors, supervised group-based sessions/week (60-90 minutes/session). Cognitive functioning (short- and long-term memory, executive functioning and processing speed) and MVPA were measured at baseline, three, six and 12 months using the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) and ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometers respectively.

Results
A total of 148 community-dwelling adults (median age: 69 years, range: 65-85; 72% (n=107) female) were included. Comparing WALK+ to WALK-only and CONT, and WALK-only to CONT, there were no significant intervention effects on cognitive functioning at three, six or 12 months. MVPA decreased with 13 minutes/day in WALK+ between baseline and 12 months, whilst it increased between baseline and six months with 12 minutes/day in WALK-only and between three and six months with 16 minutes/day in CONT.

Discussion and Implications
The WALK+ program did not lead to statistically significant benefits for cognitive functioning or MVPA compared to WALK-only or CONT. Future studies should explore for whom combined interventions may work and determine the optimal dosage.
Prior Authorization and Utilization Management for Post-Acute Home Health in Medicare Advantage
Authors: Thomas Kali S , Daus Marguerite , Jones Christine , Bunker Jennifer N , Smith Jamie M , Marr Jeffrey , Gadbois Emily 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In 2024, 90% of Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees were in a plan that required prior authorization of home health care. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 44 leaders of MA plans, post-acute care (PAC) management companies, and home health agencies (HHAs) across the country to understand their experiences with prior authorization and utilization management (UM) of post-acute home health care. Our analysis of these interviews revealed that representatives of MA plans and PAC management companies report varying motives and approaches to prior authorization for post-acute home health care, resulting in varying experiences for HHAs. Both MA plan and HHA representatives view prior authorization and UM of post-acute home health as burdensome, and each have taken distinct approaches to manage the process but have conflicting views on the utility of these approaches. HHA representatives report that prior authorization and UM requirements impact access to care, the way that care is delivered, and ultimately patients’ experiences. Our findings warrant additional research and policy attention so that MA plans’ UM techniques do not unintentionally cause patient harm, particularly among vulnerable patients in need of post-acute home health care.
Attention politics and China's role transformation in global health partnerships
Authors: Ding Mengli , Liu Hongsong , Yu Hanzhi 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
China's role in global health governance evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking academic discussion. Most literature focuses on the structural factors shaping China's participation in global health governance at the international level, with fewer studies addressing China's domestic ideational factors. This article aims to integrate these two levels of analysis by examining how China's domestic political system has shaped the transformation of its role in global health governance using the concept of ‘politics of attention’. Through a case-study of global health partnerships (GHPs), the article argues that China's role transformation in such partnerships is attributable to a policy outcome driven by shifts in Beijing's attention in response to external shocks, facilitated through resource mobilization and allocation. Moreover, the article explores the limitations of China's participation in GHPs during the pandemic as a non-western power; these limitations arose primarily from competition between different channels for Chinese global health participation; the various internal and external obstacles faced by Chinese corporations; and criticisms surrounding the efficacy of Chinese-produced vaccines and medical products.
Prediction of Pellet Durability Index (PDI) in a Commercial Feed Mill Using Multiple Linear Regression with Variable Selection and Dimensionality Reduction
Authors: You Jihao , Tulpan Dan , Krziyzek Cheryl , Ellis Jennifer L 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Pellet quality, measured as Pellet Durability Index (PDI), is an important key performance indicator (KPI) for commercial feed manufacturing, as it can impact both mill efficiency and downstream performance of animals fed the manufactured diets. However, it is an ongoing challenge for the feed industry to control pellet quality, due to the complexity of feed manufacturing and the large number of variables influencing the process. Previous studies have explored prediction of pellet quality using either simple empirical models with a few variables or machine learning models with many variables. The objective of the current study was to develop statistical regression models to predict PDI, and to describe the relationship between pellet quality and 55 available variables based on a dataset with 2691 observations collected from a commercial feed mill. In the current study, the response variable (PDI) was transformed using the Box-Cox approach into the transformed response variable (tPDI), that was more normally distributed. Three multiple regression models were developed based on subsets of variables processed by variable selection and dimensionality reduction methods: Forward Selection, Principal Component Analysis, and Partial Least Squares. The results indicated that Model 1 (Forward Selection with manual removal of sparse variables), built on 9 variables, performed better than the other two models. It exhibited consistent model prediction performance on the training data and testing data, in terms of MAE (1.93 ± 0.063 versus 1.96), RMSPE (2.45 ± 0.079 versus 2.45), and CCC (0.549 ± 0.0273 versus 0.550), with a better prediction precision based on the fit plot. Expanding Temperature (℃), Fat Content (%), and ADF Content (%), and Indoor Humidity (Pelletizer) (%) were identified as more influential than other variables on the transformed response variable (tPDI) in Model 1, based on a behavior analysis. The models developed in the current study can be helpful to feed mills for predicting and comprehending the effect of a number of commonly measured variables on pellet quality in the commercial setting.