bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Biogeographic history of Pterocarya (Juglandaceae) inferred from phylogenomic and fossil data
Authors: Yan Hua , Zhou Peng , Wang Wei , Ye Jian‐Fei , Tan Shao‐Lin , Guo Chun‐Ce , Zhang Wen‐Gen , Zhu Zi‐Wei , Liu Yi‐Zhen , Xiang Xiao‐Guo 
Published: February 2024

AbstractPterocarya (Juglandaceae) is disjunctly distributed in East Asia and the Caucasus region today, but its fossils are widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. We first inferred phylogeny with time estimation of Pterocarya under node‐dating (ND) based on plastomes of all eight extant species and tip‐dating (TD) based on plastomes and 69 morphological characters of 19 extant and extinct species, respectively. We compared the biogeographical reconstructions on the timetrees from ND and TD, respectively, and then compiled 83 fossil records and 599 current occurrences for predicting the potential distributions for the past and the future. The most recent comment ancestor of Pterocarya is inferred in East Asia at 40.46 Ma (95% highest posterior density [HPD]: 28.04–54.86) under TD and 26.81 Ma (95% HPD: 23.03–33.12) under ND. The current distribution was attributed to one dispersal and one vicariant event without fossils, but as many as six dispersal, six vicariant, and 11 local extinction events when considering fossils. Pterocarya migrated between East Asia and North America via the Bering Land Bridge during the early Oligocene and the early Miocene periods. With the closure of Turgai Strait, Pterocarya dispersed between East Asia and Europe through the Miocene. The potential distribution analyses indicated that Pterocarya preferred warm temperate regions across the Northern Hemisphere since the Oligocene, but the drastic temperature decline caused its extinction in high latitudes. Except for Pterocarya fraxinifolia and Pterocarya stenoptera, suitable habitats for this genus are predicted to contract by 2070 due to climate change.
Improved levels of checkpoint molecule PD‐L1 on peripheral blood monocyte subsets in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome patients upon hypoglossal nerve stimulation
Authors: Pries Ralph , Plötze‐Martin Kirstin , Lange Christian , Behn Nicole , Werner Lotte , Bruchhage Karl‐Ludwig , Steffen Armin 
Published: February 2024

SummaryOxidative stress in patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with a low‐grade systemic inflammation, immune disturbance, and increased invasion of monocytes into the endothelium. Besides continuous positive airway pressure (PAP), hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) has become a promising treatment option for patients with OSAS. We aimed to analyse the influence of HNS therapy on the cellular characteristics relevant for adhesion and immune regulation of circulating CD14/CD16 monocyte subsets. Whole blood flow cytometric measurements were performed to analyse the expression levels of different adhesion molecules and checkpoint molecule PD‐L1 (programmed death‐ligand 1) in connection with pro‐inflammatory plasma cytokine IL‐8 and the clinical values of BMI (body mass index), AHI (apnea–hypopnea index), ODI (oxygen desaturation index), and ESS (Epworth sleepiness scale) upon HNS treatment. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation treatment significantly improved the expression of adhesion molecule CD162 (P‐selectin receptor) on non‐classical monocytes and significantly downregulated the expression of PD‐L1 on all three monocyte subsets. We conclude that the holistic improvement of different parameters such as the oxygenation of the peripheral blood, a reduced systemic inflammation, and the individual sleeping situation upon HNS respiratory support, leads to an improved immunologic situation.
Citizen security in Mexico: Legacies of distrust
Authors: Emerson R. Guy 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe article provides a backdrop to citizen security in Mexico, presenting a critique that challenges the democratic bases of citizen security and offering an alternate genealogy of its analytical and practical implementations. On the one hand, citizen security emerges not only from a violent legacy of national security but also amid larger international and domestic trends. Internationally, citizen security is consistent with shifts toward human security that prioritize individual existence over territorial integrity. Locating the citizen as its referent object, citizen security forwards a universal citizen situated against an ever‐expanding list of threats. Domestically, citizen security coincides with wider neoliberal reforms premised on public–private partnerships and a reliance on individual responsibility. On the other hand, a separate genealogy of citizen security in present‐day Mexico is offered, wherein its application is drawn from three interconnected themes—how citizen security emerges amid a political legacy of national security, how it develops from analytical limitations in human security, and how it operates in a context of neoliberal governance.
National survey of infant feeding bottles in Germany: Their characteristics and marketing claims
Authors: Theurich Melissa A. , Ziebart Monika , Strobl Frances 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBottles and teats are ubiquitously used for feeding infants and young children. Yet there are limited empirical studies on the scope of infant feeding bottles, their attributes, or their marketing claims. We report the first comprehensive survey on infant feeding bottles and teats in Germany. We aimed to explore the extent of bottles and teats available in Germany, describe their physical attributes and analyze their marketing claims. A cross‐sectional survey of German bottle and teat manufacturer websites was conducted between June and November 2022. Product attributes are presented with descriptive statistics and photographs. Marketing claims are summarized in a descriptive content analysis. We identified 41 brands encompassing 447 unique products (226 bottles, 221 teats). The majority of bottles were plastic (147, 65%) or glass (64, 28%), and the majority of teats were silicone (188, 85%). Most brands (38, 93%) promoted products using one or more inappropriate marketing claims, including equivalency to breastfeeding (29, 73%), idealization through technical or medical descriptions (23, 58%), claims on disease prevention (31, 78%), references to naturalness (29, 73%), infant autonomy (10, 25%), and endorsements from parents (10, 25%) or health professionals (11, 28%). The majority of bottles and teats available in Germany appear to be marketed inappropriately and hold the potential to undermine public health recommendations on infant and young child feeding. Therefore, we recommend Germany strengthens legislation on the marketing of bottles and teats in accordance with the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.
Correlation between Disc Imaging Observations and Clinical Efficacy after Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A 1‐Year Follow‐up Study
Authors: Li Bing , Wang Tian‐hao , Huang Yi , Fan Yi‐ming , Yu Han , Li Ao‐qiong , Qi Deng‐bin , Wang Qi , Xue Chao , Wang Ze , Zheng Guo‐quan , Wang Yan 
Published: February 2024

ObjectiveThe connection between alterations in the disc structure following percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) and symptoms in patients postsurgery has not been reported yet. The purpose of the present study was to discuss the potential correlation between the changes in the morphological characteristics of various reference surfaces of the intervertebral disc after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) and clinical outcomes, to identify the morphological parameters that affect efficacy and provide an evidence‐based foundation for assessing postoperative efficacy.MethodsFrom October 2019 to October 2021, after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD), 98 individuals were enrolled. MRI DICOM data of the lumbar spine were obtained before and after surgery, specifically around 3 months. The morphological parameters of the operated and adjacent segments of the discs were measured using T2‐weighted images from three reference planes. Outcomes were assessed using the Oswestry disability index (ODI), visual analogue pain scores for the back and leg (VAS‐back/VAS‐leg), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores, and recovery rates. Postoperative changes in disc parameters and outcomes were compared between patients with different severity and types of LDH based on the MSU staging. Patients completed the questionnaire during outpatient follow‐up appointments 3, 6, and 12 months after the surgery. The follow‐up period was 14.69 ± 4.21 months, ranging from 12 to 24 months.ResultsParameters such as area and circumference of intervertebral discs in the cross‐section were not associated with the change in the efficacy index. Postoperatively, a negative correlation between the variation of the disc height, disc height index, and protrusion distance and the difference in VAS scores for low back pain at 3 and 6 months was observed among the two sagittal change parameters. Differences between changes in disc imaging parameters and postoperative efficacy were not statistically significant between various types of lumbar disc herniation.ConclusionFor the patients after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy, the changes in parameters such as disc area and circumference in the cross‐sectional plane are not associated with efficacy, and the changes in disc height and herniation distance in the sagittal plane provide a morphologic basis for the assessment of short‐term postoperative efficacy. In addition, the changes in disc morphologic parameters and postoperative efficacy do not differ between various types of lumbar disc herniation.
Sexual behaviour of Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart) (Diptera: Tephritidae): Do laboratory domestication conditions influence male courtship behaviour?
Authors: Gomes Inajara Viana , Roriz Alzira Kelly Passos , Araújo Alexandre Santos , Dias Vanessa Simões , Nascimento Antonio , Joachim‐Bravo Iara Sordi 
Published: February 2024

AbstractWe analysed the influence of laboratory domestication, under relaxed conditions, on the courtship behaviour of the fruit fly species Anastrepha obliqua, an important agricultural pest. We compared the temporal patterns of pheromone emission (Calling behaviour) and the frequencies and sequences of the courtship behavioural units of males of a laboratory lineage and a wild lineage. Our results indicated similarities in the temporal behavioural patterns of calling, the durations of their behavioural sequences, the final sequences of courtships resulting in copulation, of wild and laboratory males. Differences, however, were observed between the two populations in terms of the frequencies of the behavioural units executed and the initial sequence of courtship. Differences were noted in the presence or absence of some behavioural units within the courtship behavioural repertoires of the laboratory‐reared and wild. The wild males did not show units such as Alignment, Contact, Fighting and Marking Leaf that were observed in the laboratory males' courtship behaviour under laboratory conditions; on the other hand, laboratory males did not show the Abdominal movements and Oscillation observed in the courtship behaviour of wild males. The rearing of A. obliqua males under relaxed conditions in the laboratory provides an environment adequate for the preservation of behavioural characteristics relevant to the successful mating, such as Movement, Arrowhead 1, and Attempt, and in temporal patterns of pheromone emission.
A qualitative analysis of Swedish sport psychology practitioners' experience of a continued professional development program
Authors: Belz Johanna , Kenttä Göran , McEwan Hayley E. , Muetstege Jelena , Tod David 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAlthough sport psychology practitioners and researchers acknowledge the importance of continued professional development (CPD) for professional effectiveness and excellence, few studies have explored the influence of CPD activities on the practitioners' practice and thinking. This study examined qualified Swedish sport psychology practitioners' experiences of engaging in a CPD program and how it impacted their professional development. The Swedish Sports Confederation offers a CPD program that targets performance enhancement services and psychotherapy for sport psychology practitioners. We explored the influence of this CPD program on the professional development of 13 graduates (five females; age in years: M = 41.2, SD = 8.3) via semi‐structured interviews. Our stance involved a realist ontology and constructionist epistemology. We followed the six‐step Reflexive Thematic Analysis procedures to analyze data. We identified four themes of CPD: (1) Critique (participants decided to do the CPD program because of perceived gaps in their knowledge and skills), (2) Change (participants discussed several changes as a result of the CPD program), (3) Context (participants discussed the aspects of the CPD program that promoted change), and (4) Challenge (participants mentioned issues related to having completed the program). The study provides insights into the value of CPD activities for sport psychology practitioners, advances current knowledge on practitioner maturation, and illustrates how CPD fits within a practitioner's lifelong learning. Future research could investigate the professional development of mid‐career sport psychology practitioners engaging in other CPD programs to confirm or extend this work.
Engagement of new entrants in mountain farming through the lens of generativity: Lack of family farming background and its implications in Alpine Austria and Italy
Authors: Grüner Bernhard , Konzett Savina 
Published: February 2024

AbstractWhile mountain family farmers rely on cultural, financial and material resources passed on from previous generations, new entrants typically lack such intergenerational amenities. Applying the concept of ‘generativity’ to agriculture prove valuable in examining start‐up motives, obstacles, opportunities and impacts regarding generational renewal via newcomers without a family farming background. Following a multilevel approach, we interviewed new entrants, long‐established family farmers and members of agricultural organisations in three Alpine regions of Austria and Italy. We illustrate that family farmers primarily care for their farm's continued existence, while new entrants seek autonomy from the agricultural industry, thus transmitting the relevance of agriculture beyond their offspring. At first sight, land access is a major hurdle for new entrants, as agricultural land is reserved for family farmers. By taking over abandoned farms, new entrants escape constraints imposed by previous farming generations, thus facilitating the introduction of novel operating concepts and the regeneration of traditional practices. Consequently, newcomer farms are transforming from previously exclusive production sites into open spaces of exchange that include non‐agricultural communities, reconnecting land, production and consumption. We conclude that a lack of family farming ties may foster extra‐familial renewal and sustainability in mountain agriculture.
Skin dark spot mapping and evaluation of brightening product efficacy using Line‐field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC‐OCT)
Authors: Jdid Randa , Pedrazzani Mélanie , Lejeune François , Fischman Sébastien , Cazorla Gabriel , Forestier Sandra , Khalifa Youcef Ben 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBackgroundFacial dark spots remain a significant challenge for the cosmetic industry, in terms of providing effective treatment. Using Line‐field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC‐OCT), we investigated the internal structural features of photo‐aging spot areas and evaluated the efficacy of a skin‐brightening cosmetic product.Materials and MethodsTwenty‐six Asian female volunteers, aged between 29 and 65 years, applied a cosmetic product on their entire face twice a day for 2 months. LC‐OCT was used to evaluate the dermal‐epidermal junction (DEJ) undulation and the volume density of melanin in the epidermis at D0 and D56. Skin brightening and redness were also assessed by photography (SkinCam).ResultsUsing LC‐OCT technology, various microscopic dark spot morphologies, spanning from minimally deformed DEJ to complex DEJ patterns, were identified. Dark spots characterized by slight deformities in the DEJ were predominantly observed in the youngest age group, while older volunteers displayed a wavier pattern. Furthermore, a total of 44 spots were monitored to evaluate the brightening product efficacy. A statistically significant reduction in melanin volumetric density of 7.3% in the spots and 12.3% in their surrounding area was observed after 56 days of product application. In line with these results, an analysis of color parameters using SkinCam reveals a significant increase in brightening and decrease in redness in both pigmented spots and the surrounding skin following application.ConclusionsLC‐OCT proves to be a valuable tool for in‐depth dark spots characterization and assessment of skin brightening products, enabling various applications in the field of dermatological sciences.
The effect of epistemic beliefs and emotions on students' attitudes toward genetically modified foods
Authors: Lee David A. , Wendt Jillian , Barthlow Michelle 
Published: February 2024

AbstractA large body of research literature has explored socio‐scientific issues (SSIs) in science teaching and learning, documenting the impact of epistemic beliefs on epistemic emotion, which influences student's reactions to complex scientific topics. Often, students' reactions reflect scientific misconceptions, the correction of which may result in emotional and attitudinal changes. However, research has not fully explored the impact of students' epistemic beliefs on emotions and attitudes toward genetically modified foods (GMFs). The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of students' epistemic beliefs on epistemic emotions and attitudes toward GMFs. A quantitative correlational research design was utilized with 78 students at a large private university in the Mid‐Atlantic United States. Participants' epistemic beliefs were assessed prior to reading a refutation text and a persuasive text about GMFs. Afterward, they completed questionnaires about epistemic emotions and attitudes toward GMFs. Results indicated that no statistically significant predictive relationship exists between the participants' epistemic beliefs and emotions or between epistemic beliefs and attitudes toward GMFs. However, a statistically significant predictive relationship was demonstrated between negative epistemic emotions and negative attitudes toward GMFs. The scholarly contributions and practical implications of these findings are discussed along with recommendations for future research.
Understanding family-centered care in the NICU: a scoping review protocol
Authors: Franco Fuenmayor Maria E. , Fawcett Andrea , Schwartz Katherine E. , Horner Susan , Balasundaram Malathi , Burke Barbara Lawlor , Bean Katherine A. , Russell Laura N. , Simonton Elizabeth , Machut Kerri Z. , Fry Jessica T. 
Published: February 2024

Objective:
This scoping review will aim to identify and categorize the definitions of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family-centered care (FCC) and its associated concepts. It also aims to identify and categorize the practices and interventions that comprise NICU FCC, and catalog the metrics used to evaluate NICU FCC.

Introduction:
FCC has been identified as an important element of care for neonates and infants admitted to the NICU, and there is clear evidence that the incorporation of families in care improves clinical outcomes. However, FCC has been linked to numerous associated terms and concepts and lacks a unifying definition or framework, thus limiting the ability to categorize, prioritize, and identify practices and interventions to optimize both institutional approaches for individual centers and for the field at large.

Inclusion criteria:
Studies that include or apply at least one FCC concept or its associated terms will be considered eligible for inclusion. Studies not related exclusively to the NICU will be excluded.

Methods:
The review will follow the JBI methodology for scoping reviews and will be reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Several electronic databases and sources of gray literature will be searched from 1992 to the present day. The review will include only full-text studies in English and will be independently screened by a minimum of 2 authors. Data will be extracted using a modified JBI data extraction tool and presented using narrative summaries; concept mapping; and categorization of practices, interventions, and metrics.
Antibiotic-induced ROS-mediated Fur allosterism contributes to
Helicobacter pylori
resistance by inhibiting
arsR
activation of
mutS
and
mutY
Authors: Xue Junyuan , Li Wen , Zhao Yican , Wang Liyuan , Cheng Peiyuan , Zhang Lu , Zheng Yantong , Zhang Wenxin , Bi Yakun , Chen Zhenghong , Jiang Ting , Sun Yundong 
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT

The increasing antibiotic resistance of
Helicobacter pylori
primarily driven by genetic mutations poses a significant clinical challenge. Although previous research has suggested that antibiotics could induce genetic mutations in
H. pylori
, the molecular mechanisms regulating the antibiotic induction remain unclear. In this study, we applied various techniques (e.g., fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, and multifunctional microplate reader) to discover that three different types of antibiotics could induce the intracellular generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in
H. pylori
. It is well known that ROS, a critical factor contributing to bacterial drug resistance, not only induces damage to bacterial genomic DNA but also inhibits the expression of genes associated with DNA damage repair, thereby increasing the mutation rate of bacterial genes and leading to drug resistance. However, further research is needed to explore the molecular mechanisms underlying the ROS inhibition of the expression of DNA damage repair-related genes in
H. pylori
. In this work, we validated that ROS could trigger an allosteric change in the iron uptake regulatory protein Fur, causing its transition from apo-Fur to holo-Fur, repressing the expression of the regulatory protein ArsR, ultimately causing the down-regulation of key DNA damage repair genes (e.g.,
mutS
and
mutY
); this cascade increased the genomic DNA mutation rate in
H. pylori
. This study unveils a novel mechanism of antibiotic-induced resistance in
H. pylori
, providing crucial insights for the prevention and control of antibiotic resistance in
H. pylori
.
Genome annotations for the ascomycete fungi
Trichoderma harzianum
,
Trichoderma aggressivum
, and
Purpureocillium lilacinum
Authors: Beijen Erik P. W. , Ohm Robin A. 
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT

We sequenced and annotated the genomes of the ascomycete fungi
Trichoderma harzianum
,
Trichoderma aggressivum f. europaeum
, and
Purpureocillium lilacinum
. Moreover, we developed a website to allow users to interactively analyze the assemblies, gene predictions, and functional annotations of these species and 70+ previously sequenced fungi.