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Psychological distress and the belief that oral behaviours put a strain on the masticatory system in relation to the self‐report of awake bruxism: Four scenarios
Authors: van Selms Maurits K. A. , Thymi Magdalini , Lobbezoo Frank 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundIt is assumed that other factors than masticatory muscle activity awareness could drive the self‐report of awake bruxism.ObjectivesTo investigate the extent to which the report of awake bruxism is associated with psychological distress, and with the belief that oral behaviours put a strain on the masticatory system among TMD‐pain patients.Materials and MethodsThe study sample consisted of 1830 adult patients with reported function‐dependent TMD pain. Awake bruxism was assessed through six items of the Oral Behaviors Checklist. Psychological distress was assessed by means of somatic symptoms, depression and anxiety. Causal attribution belief was measured with the question ‘Do you think these behaviours put a strain on your jaws, jaw muscles, and/or teeth?’ResultsMean age of all participants was 42.8 (±15.2) years, 78.2% being female. Controlled for sex, positive, yet weak, correlations were found between awake bruxism and somatic symptom severity (rs = 0.258; p < .001), depression (rs = 0.272; p < .001) and anxiety (rs = 0.314; p < .001): patients with the highest scores reported approximately twice as much awake bruxism compared to those with minimal scores. Controlled for age and sex, a positive, moderate correlation was found between awake bruxism and causal attribution belief (rs = 0.538; p < .001). Patients who believed that performing awake oral behaviours put ‘very much’ a strain on the masticatory system reported four times more awake bruxism than patients who did not believe that these behaviours are harmful.ConclusionsBased on the results and relevant scientific literature, the theoretical background mechanisms of our findings are discussed in four scenarios that are either in favour of the use of self‐report of awake bruxism being a representation of masticatory muscle activity awareness, or against it.
More competition to alleviate poverty? A general equilibrium model and an empirical study
Authors: Ghazzai Hend , Hemissi Wided , Lahmandi‐Ayed Rim , Kefi Sana Mami 
Published: April 2023

AbstractIn this paper, we theoretically and empirically analyze the impact of competition on poverty. We consider a general equilibrium framework with vertical preferences and compare poverty in a Monopoly setting versus a Duopoly setting considering explicitly the ownership structure. Poverty is measured by the size of the population living below an absolute poverty line. Theoretical results show that the impact of competition on poverty is contingent to the ownership structure, the poverty line and the relative dispersion of the individuals with respect to their intensity of preference for quality and sensitivity to effort: competition can improve or worsen poverty depending on the model's parameters. Empirical findings for the three existing poverty lines ($1.9, $3.2, and $5.5) are consistent to a large extent with our theoretical results.
BITUMEN RESOURCES OF THE EAST SIBERIAN BASIN
Authors: Zuodong Liu , Blackbourn Graham , Zhixing Wen , Hongjun Wang , Zhengjun He , Feng Ma , Xiaobing Liu , Ruiying Chen , Haiguang Bian 
Published: April 2023

The so‐called East Siberian “Basin” extends over an ancient continental block, the Siberian Platform, and is made up of a number of smaller‐scale basement arches and basins with a variable sedimentary cover of mostly Proterozoic and Palaeozoic ages. The basin hosts the oldest large‐scale petroleum systems known. Proterozoic (“Riphean”: 1650‐650 Ma) marine source rocks, which were deposited on the passive margins which surrounded much of the Platform, generated hydrocarbons as they were buried, folded and thermally matured during a series of mostly Late Proterozoic to Cambrian continental collisions, with the final collision taking place in the Early Cretaceous along the northeastern (Verkhoyan) margin. The hydrocarbons were transported by long‐distance migration to reservoirs in the sedimentary successions which drape basement uplifts, there forming giant oil and gas accumulations which were sealed by extensive Cambrian evaporites. Subsequent uplift and unroofing, especially in the north and east of the Platform where the seal is not present, led to degradation of the oil to leave giant accumulations of bitumen, defined here as petroleum with an API gravity of less than 10° which is immobile under reservoir conditions. A significantly younger petroleum system, which may still be active, is present in the Vilyui Basin in the NE of the Siberian Platform. This basin was initiated as a mid‐Devonian rift and has a later Palaeozoic and Mesozoic fill.Bitumen accumulations in the East Siberian Basin occur mainly in Precambrian, Cambrian and Permian reservoir rocks, and began to form from precursor oils during the Permian. Around twenty‐five named fields have been described, many of which comprise portions of more extensive belts of bitumen occurrence. Although geological mapping of natural resources in the East Siberian Basin has been carried out since the 19th century, the region remains under‐explored and none of the bitumen accumulations has yet been developed.An attempt is made in this paper to catalogue and map all recorded occurrences of bitumen throughout the East Siberian Basin. Regional geological studies have been conducted in order to understand the origin and habitat of each occurrence. So far as possible, data on the areal extent and stratigraphic thickness of each bitumen occurrence has been collated, together with data on bitumen saturations and quality. These data were used to calculate resource volumes for each accumulation from first principles. Thus the total bitumen resources within the East Siberian Basin have been calculated as 24,640 MM (million) tonnes. Disregarding accumulations regarded as either of insufficient resource‐density or too small to merit consideration, this figure has been reduced to 14,760 MM tonnes. Recoverable reserves, by analogy with comparable resources worldwide, are calculated as 6100 MM tonnes (approximately 33,900 MM brl)
Small RNAs: Efficient and miraculous effectors that play key roles in plant–microbe interactions
Authors: Jiang Chun‐Hao , Li Zi‐Jie , Zheng Li‐Yu , Yu Yi‐Yang , Niu Dong‐Dong 
Published: April 2023

AbstractPlants' response to pathogens is highly complex and involves changes at different levels, such as activation or repression of a vast array of genes. Recently, many studies have demonstrated that many RNAs, especially small RNAs (sRNAs), are involved in genetic expression and reprogramming affecting plant–pathogen interactions. The sRNAs, including short interfering RNAs and microRNAs, are noncoding RNA with 18–30 nucleotides, and are recognized as key genetic and epigenetic regulators. In this review, we summarize the new findings about defence‐related sRNAs in the response to pathogens and our current understanding of their effects on plant–pathogen interactions. The main content of this review article includes the roles of sRNAs in plant–pathogen interactions, cross‐kingdom sRNA trafficking between host and pathogen, and the application of RNA‐based fungicides for plant disease control.
The expression of Runx2 in the pathogenesis of periodontitis
Authors: Wang Miaomiao , Xu Chunjiao , Wu Xiaoshan , He Xiufang , Guo Yiting , Zhang Wenrui , Sun Yumei 
Published: April 2023

AbstractObjectiveRunt‐related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) plays an important role in bone metabolism; however, the relationship between Runx2 and periodontitis remains unclear. We investigated Runx2 expression in the gingiva of patients to explore its role in periodontitis.MethodsGingival samples of patients were collected, including healthy samples (control group) and periodontitis samples (P group). Periodontitis samples were divided into three groups based on the periodontitis stage. Samples with stage I and grade B periodontitis were in the P1 group, stage II and grade B in the P2 group, and stage III or IV and grade B in the P3 group. Immunohistochemistry and western blotting were performed to detect Runx2 levels. The probing (PD) and clinical attachment loss (CAL) were recorded.ResultsRunx2 expression levels in the P and P3 groups were higher than those in the control group. In addition, Runx2 expression was positively correlated with CAL and PD (r1 = 0.435, r2 = 0.396).ConclusionThe high expression level of Runx2 in the gingiva of patients with periodontitis may be correlated with the pathogenesis of periodontitis.
The classification of airborne LiDAR building point clouds based on multi‐scale and multi‐level cloth simulation
Authors: Liu Rufei , Wang Minye , Hou Guangqiang , Wu Wei , Zhao Changwei , Ge Qingjie 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBuilding point clouds classification is an important task for a Smart City. This paper proposes a method based on multi‐scale and multi‐level cloth simulation to classify buildings in airborne LiDAR point clouds. First, the point clouds are preprocessed to denoise, filter ground and normalise height. The height distribution of point clouds in the whole area is then counted. Point clouds are segmented with similar heights on the top of the internal buildings by using the watershed algorithm based on height hierarchical labelling. Finally, the multi‐scale cloth simulation is used to crudely extract the seed points on the top of the buildings. These seed points are grown to realise the complete classification of airborne building point clouds. Multiple sets of data are selected for experimental verification. The results show that this method has higher classification accuracy and better applicability with a correct classification rate of 96.83%, 95.94% and 94.36%, and a recall rate of 98.18%, 96.32% and 92.33% in point level.
Inoculation of ACC deaminase‐producing endophytic bacteria down‐regulates ethylene‐induced pathogenesis‐related signaling in red pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) under salt stress
Authors: Roy Choudhury Aritra , Trivedi Pankaj , Choi Jeongyun , Madhaiyan Munusamy , Park Jung‐Ho , Choi Wonho , Walitang Denver I. , Sa Tongmin 
Published: April 2023

AbstractPathogenesis‐related (PR) signaling plays multiple roles in plant development under abiotic and biotic stress conditions and is regulated by a plethora of plant physiological as well as external factors. Here, our study was conducted to evaluate the role of an ACC deaminase‐producing endophytic bacteria in regulating ethylene‐induced PR signaling in red pepper plants under salt stress. We also evaluated the efficiency of the bacteria in down‐regulating the PR signaling for efficient colonization and persistence in the plant endosphere. We used a characteristic endophyte, Methylobacterium oryzae CBMB20 and its ACC deaminase knockdown mutant (acdS−). The wild‐type M. oryzae CBMB20 was able to decrease ethylene emission by 23% compared to the noninoculated and acdS− M. oryzae CBMB20 inoculated plants under salt stress. The increase in ethylene emission resulted in enhanced hydrogen peroxide concentration, phenylalanine ammonia‐lyase activity, β‐1,3 glucanase activity, and expression profiles of WRKY, CaPR1, and CaPTI1 genes that are typical salt stress and PR signaling factors. Furthermore, the inoculation of both the bacterial strains had shown induction of PR signaling under normal conditions during the initial inoculation period. However, wild‐type M. oryzae CBMB20 was able to down‐regulate the ethylene‐induced PR signaling under salt stress and enhance plant growth and stress tolerance. Collectively, ACC deaminase‐producing endophytic bacteria down‐regulate the salt stress‐mediated PR signaling in plants by regulating the stress ethylene emission levels and this suggests a new paradigm in efficient colonization and persistence of ACC deaminase‐producing endophytic bacteria for better plant growth and productivity.
Role of aquaporin 3 in reproductive performance of dairy goats after repeated estrus synchronization stimulation
Authors: Sun Shuang , Lv Ming , Niu Huimin , Luo Jun 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis study explored the specific molecular mechanisms through which repeated estrus synchronization (ES) treatments reduce the reproductive performance of dairy goats. Ninety‐six goats (n = 24/group) were randomly assigned to two groups receiving ES treatments thrice every fortnight (3‐equine chorionic gonadotropin [eCG] and 3‐follicle stimulating hormone [FSH] groups) and two groups receiving one ES treatment (1‐eCG and 1‐FSH groups). ES treatments of 1‐ and 3‐eCG goats were performed via the intravaginal insertion of a controlled internal drug release (CIDR) device containing 300 mg progesterone (P4), followed by 300 IU eCG injections 48 h before CIDR withdrawal. The 1‐ and 3‐FSH goats received CIDR for 10 days, followed by 50 IU FSH and 100 μg PGF2α within 12 h of CIDR withdrawal. Ovaries of three goats in estrus from both groups were harvested for analysis. Subsequently, all the goats in estrus were artificially inseminated twice. Consequently, 3‐eCG and 3‐FSH goats showed a considerably reduced estrus rate and litter size than 1‐eCG and 1‐FSH goats. AQP3 mRNA and protein expression were significantly higher in the 3‐eCG and 3‐FSH groups than in the 1‐eCG and 1‐FSH groups. AQP3 overexpression led to cell apoptosis and decreased steroid hormone secretion ability of ovarian granulosa cells. Moreover, it resulted in a decrease in maturation and cleavage rates after parthenogenetic activation and in vitro fertilization, respectively. AQP3 gene was involved in reducing the reproductive performance of repeated ES‐treated dairy goats. These findings provide a theoretical foundation for the effective use of reproductive hormones in breeding techniques for livestock.
Learning to Live More Equitably
Authors: James Susan 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAlthough seventeenth‐century societies fell far short of contemporary standards of justice, early modern philosophers thought deeply about what social justice consists in. At a theoretical level, they aimed to articulate distributive principles. At a practical level, they asked what qualities we need to possess in order to make just judgments. In the first part of this article, I discuss two interpretations of the conception of equity on which justice was held to rest. On either interpretation, I suggest, treating people equitably was held to be compatible with treating them in ways that we would consider radically unjust. This raises the practical question: What qualities was an equitable or just judge thought to need? The middle section of the article sketches a reply, drawing on a genre of early modern works about how to reason. As this section reveals, early modern thinkers were alive to the many ways in which we can fall short of justice and possessed many techniques for self‐improvement. Greater justice was not beyond the bounds of their imaginations; so, what prevented them from defending it? In the final section of the article, I propose a partial answer, as relevant to us as to our early modern forebears.
Personality Assessment Inventory suicidality scales: Suicidal Ideation (SUI), Suicide Potential Index (SPI), and S_Chron in an Afghanistan/Iraq‐era active and Veteran military sample
Authors: Shura R. D. , Miskey H. M. , McDonald S. , Rowland J. A. , Martindale S. L. , Wagner H. R. , Tupler L. A. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractIntroductionThis study validated Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) Suicidal Ideation (SUI), Suicide Potential Index (SPI), and S_Chron scales against chronic and acute suicide risk factors and symptom validity measures.MethodsAfghanistan/Iraq‐era active‐duty and Veteran participants completed a prospective study on neurocognition (N = 403) that included the PAI. The Beck Depression Inventory‐II (specifically item 9) administered at two time points assessed acute and chronic suicide risk; the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation item 20 identified history of suicide attempts. Major depressive disorder (MDD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) were evaluated using structured interviews and questionnaires.ResultsAll three PAI suicide scales were significantly related to independent indicators of suicidality, with the largest effect for SUI (AUC 0.837–0.849). All three suicide scales were significantly related to MDD (r = 0.36–0.51), PTSD (r = 0.27–0.60), and TBI (r = 0.11–0.30). The three scales were not related to suicide attempt history for those with invalid PAI protocols.ConclusionsAlthough all three suicide scales do show significant relationships to other indicators of risk, SUI showed the highest association and greatest resistance to response bias.
Salicylic acid inhibits rice endocytic protein trafficking mediated by OsPIN3t and clathrin to affect root growth
Authors: Jiang Lihui , Yao Baolin , Zhang Xiaoyan , Wu Lixia , Fu Qijing , Zhao Yiting , Cao Yuxin , Zhu Ruomeng , Lu Xinqi , Huang Wuying , Zhao Jianping , Li Kuixiu , Zhao Shuanglu , Han Li , Zhou Xuan , Luo Chongyu , Zhu Haiyan , Yang Jing , Huang Huichuan , Zhu Zhengge , He Xiahong , Friml Jiří , Zhang Zhongkai , Liu Changning , Du Yunlong 
Published: April 2023

SUMMARYSalicylic acid (SA) plays important roles in different aspects of plant development, including root growth, where auxin is also a major player by means of its asymmetric distribution. However, the mechanism underlying the effect of SA on the development of rice roots remains poorly understood. Here, we show that SA inhibits rice root growth by interfering with auxin transport associated with the OsPIN3t‐ and clathrin‐mediated gene regulatory network (GRN). SA inhibits root growth as well as Brefeldin A‐sensitive trafficking through a non‐canonical SA signaling mechanism. Transcriptome analysis of rice seedlings treated with SA revealed that the OsPIN3t auxin transporter is at the center of a GRN involving the coat protein clathrin. The root growth and endocytic trafficking in both the pin3t and clathrin heavy chain mutants were SA insensitivity. SA inhibitory effect on the endocytosis of OsPIN3t was dependent on clathrin; however, the root growth and endocytic trafficking mediated by tyrphostin A23 (TyrA23) were independent of the pin3t mutant under SA treatment. These data reveal that SA affects rice root growth through the convergence of transcriptional and non‐SA signaling mechanisms involving OsPIN3t‐mediated auxin transport and clathrin‐mediated trafficking as key components.
Whole blood derived and apheresis platelets: Opinions and preferences—the results of a national survey of blood collectors
Authors: Yazer Mark H. , Razatos Anna , Sayers Merlyn 
Published: April 2023

AbstractIntroductionCurrently greater than 94% of the US platelet supply is collected by apheresis. A survey to determine the attitudes of members of America's Blood Centers (ABC) toward whole blood derived (WBD) platelets was designed in light of current platelet supply issues.MethodsAn on‐line survey was distributed to medical directors of the 47 ABC members.ResultsResponses were received from 44/47 (94%) ABC members. There were 15/43 (35%) centers that are currently providing WBD platelets. Seventy percent of the respondents agreed or agreed strongly that WBD and apheresis platelets were clinically equivalent, with approximately 16% indicating that they did not have an opinion on their equivalency and 14% indicating that they were not clinically equivalent. Forty‐four percent of respondents felt that their customers would agree or strongly agree that these products are clinically equivalent, while 26% felt that their customers did not know or were neutral on clinical equivalency. The main barrier to WBD platelet implementation was logistic/inventory management issues, followed by bacterial contamination risk mitigation. There were 21/43 (49%) respondents who indicated they are not considering producing WBD platelets to mitigate shortages. Respondents indicated they might begin producing WBD platelets if there was evidence of increasing customer demand, increased reimbursement, inability to supply apheresis platelets, if pathogen reduction became available for WBD platelets, if the platelet shortage worsened.ConclusionsThe majority of blood collectors consider WBD platelets clinically equivalent to apheresis, however wider adoption of WBD platelets is still hindered by challenges with logistics and inventory management.
Evolutionary history of New World crakes (Aves: Rallidae) with emphasis on the tribe Laterallini
Authors: Depino Emiliano A. , Pérez‐Emán Jorge L. , Bonaccorso Elisa , Areta Juan I. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractNew World crakes are intriguing, poorly known birds with cursorial cryptic habits; they belong to two unrelated tribes: Laterallini and Pardirallini. Recent genetic studies contributed to the phylogenetic knowledge of these tribes, but a complete phylogenetic reconstruction is still missing. Here, we present the most taxonomically complete dated gene‐based phylogeny of New World crakes, with an emphasis on the Laterallini, including for the first time sequences ofCoturnicops notatus,Laterallus levraudi,L. jamaicensis tuerosiandL. xenopterus. We used multilocus (mtDNA + nucDNA) phylogenetic analyses and interpreted our results in light of the natural history of the group. Our novel results show that: (1)L. xenopterusis sister toL. leucopyrrhus; (2)L. j. tuerosiis sister toL. spilonota; (3)C. notatusis sister to the clade that groups the remaining New World black crakes (L. jamaicensis,L. j. tuerosi, L. rogersi,L. spilonotaandL. spilopterus); and (4)L. levraudiandL. melanophaiusconform a recently diverged clade. Thus, our results indicate polyphyly in this group, particularly forLaterallusand, for the first time, forCoturnicops. We show that some discrepancies with previous studies stem from misidentified samples or sequences ofL. leucopyrrhusandAnurolimnas fasciatus.Finally, we provide new preliminary insights into species limits of some taxa, specifically forL. levraudi,L. melanophaiusandL. j. tuerosi. Our results set the stage for integrative taxonomic assessments at the generic level in the Laterallini by incorporating phylogenetic (gene‐based) and natural history data.
Skeletal muscle adaptation to indirect electrical stimulation: divergence between microvascular and metabolic adaptations
Authors: Kissane Roger W. P. , Hauton David , Tickle Peter G. , Egginton Stuart 
Published: April 2023

AbstractExercise involves a complex interaction of factors influencing muscle performance, where variations in recruitment pattern (e.g., endurance vs. resistance training) may differentially modulate the local tissue environment (i.e., oxygenation, blood flow, fuel utilization). These exercise stimuli are potent drivers of vascular and metabolic change. However, their relative contribution to adaptive remodelling of skeletal muscle and subsequent performance is unclear. Using implantable devices, indirect electrical stimulation (ES) of locomotor muscles of rat at different pacing frequencies (4, 10 and 40 Hz) was used to differentially recruit hindlimb blood flow and modulate fuel utilization. After 7 days, ES promoted significant remodelling of microvascular composition, increasing capillary density in the cortex of the tibialis anterior by 73%, 110% and 55% for the 4 Hz, 10 and 40 Hz groups, respectively. Additionally, there was remodelling of the whole muscle metabolome, including significantly elevated amino acid turnover, with muscle kynurenic acid levels doubled by pacing at 10 Hz (P < 0.05). Interestingly, the fatigue index of skeletal muscle was only significantly elevated in 10 Hz (58% increase) and 40 Hz (73% increase) ES groups, apparently linked to improved capillary distribution. These data demonstrate that manipulation of muscle recruitment pattern may be used to differentially expand the capillary network prior to altering the metabolome, emphasising the importance of local capillary supply in promoting exercise tolerance.