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Factors driving dispersal and habitat use of loggerhead sea turtle post-hatchlings and its conservational implications
Authors: Morla Sara Abalo , Muñoz Rafael , Tomás Jesús , Belda Eduardo J. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) nesting events are increasing in the western Mediterranean Sea, far from their usual nesting areas in the Mediterranean and Atlantic basins. The study of dispersal behaviour towards potential developmental areas of loggerhead post-hatchlings from this new nesting area is crucial to comprehend this colonization process and determining grounded conservation strategies. To fill this gap, was investigated, for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea, the dispersal strategies and habitat use based on data from 19 head-started loggerhead post-hatchlings released from the Spanish Mediterranean coast and satellite-tracked between 2016-2018. Turtles dispersed over large areas and showed active swimming phases, as they frequently dispersed against sea currents. Dispersal routes varied for each individual, although they consistently dispersed south-eastwards, especially during the coldest periods. Several post-hatchlings travelled through the Sicilian Channel to reach deep and warmer areas in the eastern Mediterranean basin. The most year-round suitable areas corresponded to the Ionian and Levant Seas. Therefore, conservation measures focused on this stage should be taken at least in these developmental areas.
Surgical management of proximal femoral benign lesions: Simple lateral femoral approach vs. Watson-Jones approach
Authors: Ye Qiang , Wang Yitian , He Xuanhong , Li Zhuangzhuang , Zhang Yuqi , Li Longqing , Gong Taojun , Lu Minxun , Luo Yi , Min Li , Zhou Yong , Tu Chongqi 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Objective: To compare the simple lateral femoral approach and the Watson-Jones approach in the treatment of proximal femoral benign lesions.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 45 patients with proximal femoral benign lesions treated by the simple lateral femoral approach and the Watson-Jones approach January 2016 to January 2021 was performed to record all data by comparing incision length, surgical exposure time, intraoperative blood loss, treatment effect includes postoperative bed time, hospital stay, weight-bearing time, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score, visual analog scale (VAS) score. Patients were routinely followed up at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months postoperatively. The lower limb function and the complications were recorded.
Results: There was a significant difference (mean±SD) in the length of surgical incision [9.1±1.6 vs. 15.7±1.7 cm] (P < 0.05), intraoperative blood loss [259.1±206.0 vs.1004.7±815.7 mL] (P < 0.05); postoperative weight-bearing time [45.8±28.8vs. 57.9±37.8 day] (P < 0.05) and VAS Score on the third postoperative day [2.1±0.7 vs. 3.3±0.7 day] (P < 0.05). There was one patient (4.5%) in the Watson-Jones approach group with postoperative wound fat liquefaction and superficial infection, then the wound completely improved by secretion culture, enhanced dressing and effective antibiotics. One patient (4.5%) in the Watson-Jones approach group experienced abduction weakness.
Conclusion: These data suggest that the simple lateral femoral approach for lesion curettage and internal fixation, which is an effective and safe option for proximal femoral benign lesions. In some extent, it can be used as a modified alternative of the Watson-Jones approach despite the fact that it just has relative limited indications.
Teaching, learning, and assessment of law on medical students' cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills: a systematic review
Authors: Abbasi Mahmood , Shirazi Mandana , Torkmandi Hojjat , Homayoon Sanaz , Abdi Mohammad 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background: It is necessary to improve medical students' legal cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills to prevent further legal issues in the medical profession. Choosing the proper teaching and assessment methods is very crucial in this matter. This study aimed to investigate teaching, learning, and assessment of law on medical students' legal cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills.
Methods: We conducted a systematic study in PubMed, Embass, Web of Science databases, and Google Scholar search engine using MECIR and PRISMA, AMEE Guide 94 for 1980 to 2022.12.30. Nineteen articles met the inclusion criteria. “The MERSQI checklist” was used to assess the quality of the articles and “the URSEC” (the theoretical underpinning of the development, the resources required, the setting, the educational methods employed, and the content) was used to assess the risk of educational bias.
Results: Internships courses called Medical Education Humanities and Society (MESH), clinical scenario design, seminars and small group discussions, web-based interactive training, law training courses, PBL, and mind maps were used to improve the medical law knowledge in medical students. MESH clerkship, simulation of a legal event, medico-legal advocacy program based on inter-disciplinary education, group discussion, integration, and court-based learning were used to improve students’ attitude. Multidisciplinary training, small group discussions after the seminar, mock trial competition, and interdisciplinary education were used to teach the psychomotor skills. Except for one study in the field of knowledge, all other studies reported law education to be effective on the students' knowledge, attitude, and legal performance. All assessments of cognitive and affective were written, but the OSCE, the simulated court, and the review of patient referrals were used to assess performance.
Conclusion: There are few studies to examine the cognitive, affective, and legal psychomotor skills of medical students. The texts have not yet fully explored the high level of affective and psychomotor domains, which is evident of a gap in this sector. It is vital to acknowledge that these problems can be prevented with proper education and evaluation. It is recommended for terms of ‘research’ and ‘effective educational policies’ to be considered and adopted in this field.
Coping strategy indicator–Short version: Validity evidence of internal structure and correlates in young adults
Authors: Merino-Soto César , Livia-Segovia José , Aguirre-Morales Marivel , Toledano-Toledano Filiberto 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
The abbreviated measurement of coping strategies is useful for monitoring and identifying the effects of stress. The Coping Strategy Indicator-Short version (CSI-S) (seeking support, problem solving and avoidance strategies) is a new adaptation of the full parent version, and it requires additional evidence of validity. Young adults (n=125) from a public university in Lima, Peru, were recruited to help test the evidence of validity of internal structure, reliability and association with other variables (perceived stress and general efficacy to cope with difficulties), which were evaluated using nonparametric item response theory procedures. The support-seeking and problem-solving items formed Mokken scales, and avoidance showed limited properties. The correlations between the scales were moderate or low and had theoretical consistency, and the relationship with perceived stress highlighted the predictive capacity of avoidance and problem-solving strategies. In general, the CSI-S shows suitable psychometric properties; however, the avoidance score requires further examination or reconstruction of its items.
Identifying life-history patterns along the fast-slow continuum of mammalian viral carriers
Authors: Tonelli Andrea , Caceres-Escobar Hernan , Blagrove Marcus , Wardeh Maya , Marco Moreno Di 
Published: March 2023

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Humans share an important fraction of their viral diseases with other mammals, but the patterns that govern host-virus associations remain largely unknown. Life-history traits have been identified as major indicators of mammals’ susceptibility and exposure to viruses, due to evolutionary constraints that link life-history speed with species’ ecology and immunity. Nonetheless, it is unclear where along the fast-slow continuum of mammalian life-history lies the greatest diversity of host species. Here we analyse the virome of 1,350 wild mammals and detect the characteristics that drive species’ compatibility with different groups of viruses. We highlight that mammals with larger body size and either very rapid or very slow life histories are more likely to carry viruses, especially zoonotic viruses. While some common life-history patterns emerge across carriers, eco-evolutionary characteristics of viral groups appear to determine their preference for certain carrier species. Our findings underline the importance of incorporating both mammals’ life-history information and viruses’ functional diversity into surveillance strategies to identify potential zoonotic carriers in wildlife.
ARV1 Gene: Another example for one gene many faces
Authors: Kamate Mahesh , Basavanagowda Thanuja 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background: ARV1 mutation is known to present as Developmental epileptic encephalopathy (DEE)-38. However, the phenotypic spectrum has been expanding ever since it was reported in 2016. Along with the seizures and developmental delay other unique clinical features include ophthalmological abnormalities and movement disorders in the form of ataxia and dystonia especially in those with missense mutation. These manifestations mimic the common ataxia telangiectasia. Elevation of alpha feto-protein levels is an important investigative marker in the diagnosis of ataxia telangiectasia and some ataxia with oculomotor apraxia syndromes. ARV1can also be associated with increased alpha feto-protein. There are no reports evaluating alpha feto-protein levels in ARV1 mutation, which is significant in the context of ocular abnormalities with ataxia.
Results: We report a case of ARV1 mutation presenting with ataxia, ocular abnormalities and elevated alpha feto-protein levels, thus mimicking autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxias. This study provides a comprehensive literature review of the cases reported so far, thus expanding the understanding of the spectrum of presentation, and helps in correlating the clinical picture with the underlying causative genetic mutation.
Conclusion: ARV1gene is another example of one gene with phenotypic pleiotropy. Though presentation with DEE is a common presentation, a few of them especially those with missense mutations can present with ataxia and ocular abnormalities. All cases with ataxia who have increased alpha feto-protein levels and seizures should be tested for ARV1 gene when testing for ataxia genes is negative. Underlying genetic mechanism can explain the varying clinical manifestations of ARV1 gene.
First record of the Ophisurus serpens (Linnaeus, 1758) (Osteichthyes: Ophichthidae) in the Sea of Marmara, Türkiye
Authors: UZER Uğur , CÖMERT Nurdan , KARAKULAK Saadet 
Published: March 2023

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A sexually mature male specimen of Ophisurus serpens (Linnaeus, 1758) was caught on 14 January 2023 during gillnet fishing activity at 96 m depth off the coast of Silivri (Northern Sea of Marmara, Türkiye). The total length was 1841 mm and total weight was 1801 g. This individual is the first record for the Sea of Marmara.
Thyroidea ima artery multiple branching pattern over the trachea
Authors: Totlis Trifon , Natsis Konstantinos , Achlatis Vlasios , Pettas Theodoros , Piagkou Maria 
Published: March 2023

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Purpose The current cadaveric report describes a rare case of a thyroidea ima artery (TIA) with multiple branching pattern over the trachea.
Methods A cadaver dissection of the neck and thorax region of a formalin-embalmed 90-year-old male cadaver of a body donor took place. The body donation was made after a signed informed consent.
Results The TIA variant originated from the brachiocephalic artery before its bifurcation into the right common carotid artery (CCA) and right subclavian artery (SCA). TIA further divided into three anterior and two posterior branches, with subsequent multiple division into smaller branches. All branches were located anterior and right side to the trachea. The anterior branches supplied the infrahyoid muscles and the posterior ones supplied the thyroid gland inferior lobes and the inferior parathyroid glands. The TIA coexisted with a brachiocephalico-carotid trunk, derived after the left CCA and left SCA fusion.
Conclusion The presence of multiple arterial branches over the trachea creates a high risk for excessive bleeding during tracheotomy or cricothyroidotomy.
Extreme learning machine for soil temperature prediction using only air temperature as input
Authors: BELOUZ Khaled , ZEREG Salah 
Published: March 2023

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Soil temperature (TS) is a crucial parameter in many fields, especially agriculture. In developing countries like Algeria, the soil temperatures (ST) and the meteorological data are limited. This study investigates the use of Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) for the accurate prediction of daily ST at three different depths (30 cm, 60 cm, and 100 cm) using a minimal number of climatic inputs. The inputs used in this study include maximum and minimum air temperatures, relative humidity, and day of the year (DOY) as a representative of the temporal component. Five different combinations of inputs were used to develop ELM models and determine the best set of input variables. The ELM models were then compared with traditional methods such as multiple linear regression, artificial neural networks, and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system. Based on evaluation metrics such as R, RMSE, and MAPE, the ELM models with air temperatures and DOY as inputs (ELM-M0 and ELM-M3) demonstrated superior performance at all depths when compared to the other techniques. The most accurate predictions were found at a depth of 100 cm using the ELM-M3 model, which employed inputs of minimum and maximum air temperatures and DOY, with R value of 0.98, RMSE of 0.68°C, and MAPE of 3.4%. The results demonstrate that the inclusion of DOY in the climatic dataset significantly enhances the performance and accuracy of machine learning models for ST prediction. The ELM was found to be a fast, simple, effective, and useful tool for TS prediction.
Tell Me Who You're With: the State and Government Shareholder, Media and Price of Stock in Brazilian
Authors: Orso Lidinei Éder , Santos Ruan Carlos dos , Sousa Antônia Márcia Rodrigues , Silva Altieres de Oliveira 
Published: March 2023

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The main objectives are the influence on the various interested shareholders, the role of institutionalized the State in the shareholding structure of companies, and their influence on share prices after the events of media about disclose of these in this study. In the first moment, the investigation had a quantitative approach of a relational nature based on the events investigated between 2010 and 2020 and were published in the newspapers circulating in Brazil and the world. In addition to the share prices, the variables investigated corresponded to the various forms of state participation. Based on stock valuation data, statistical methods were applied to a secondary database containing measurable information provided by organizations operating in the Brazilian stock market and documentary evidence provided by companies. The presence of the State as a shareholder has significant relevance in the Brazilian capital market and the application of public resources. It is the responsibility of society and academia to monitor such applications and ascertain whether it generates value for the business and the country. Within the study's boundaries on the management of public resources and investments, Corporate Governance has been arising the debate and questioning about the government's performance as a shareholder in the firm.
Assessing the Water Savings Potential of Optimized Surface Irrigation Management in Northern Italy
Authors: Masseroni Daniele , Gangi Fabiola , Ghilardelli Francesca , Gallo Antonio , Kisekka Isaya , Gandolfi Claudio 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
The effects of climate change on water availability affect the performance of surface irrigation, which is the oldest and most common method of water application to row crops worldwide. A paradigm shift towards strategies aimed at increasing flexibility of irrigation scheduling and improving the design and management of field layouts and irrigation practices should be explored to promote water savings at the farm scale. In this study, we investigate how adopting a more flexible irrigation scheduling and optimizing irrigation management variables and field layout it is possible to increase the efficiency of border irrigation and thus achieve water savings and improve quality of crop production. The analysis of the actual performance of border irrigation was carried out on two maize fields located in the Padana Plain (Northern Italy) in two years characterized by different rainfall patterns (i.e. 2021 and 2022). Based on this information, continuous monitoring of soil moisture status combined with the AquaCrop-OS agro-hydrological model was used to manage flexible irrigation scheduling over the experimental fields. While the optimization of irrigation management (flowrate per unit width and cutoff time) and field geometries (border width and slope) was studied using WinSRFR 5.1 USDA software, which was properly calibrated by measures of waterfront advance and recession. The results show that with flexible irrigation scheduling and proper irrigation management and field layout, significant water savings can be achieved. Specifically, in the case study, seasonal water savings of about 10% were obtained just by scheduling irrigation based on actual crop water needs in a very dry agricultural season, while water savings reached up to 60% in a wetter season. On average, an additional 7% of water savings was achieved over the agricultural season when the irrigation duration was correctly applied to each border of the experimental plots, while approximately 20% of water was saved when the border width was correctly designed based on inflow availability. These results provide useful information for improving the management of border irrigation in practice, both under current conditions and in the face of increasing freshwater scarcity in the future.
Local quantum uncertainty and Non-commutativity measure discord in two-mode photon-added entangled coherent states
Authors: jebli larbi , Daoud Mohammed 
Published: March 2023

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In this paper, we investigate quantum correlations in coherent entangled states with photons added, which are produced by the creation operator acting on Bell entangled coherent states. The non-classical characteristics of the quantum state created by combining two-mode coherent states with any number of photons are also taken into account. We provide explicit expressions fort he pairwise quantum correlations found in superpositions of coherent states with (m; n)-photon addition. A comparison between a non-commutativity discord-like measure and the evaluation of the local quantum uncertainty to measure quantum correlations is also produced. We consider some special superpositions of quasi-Bell entangled coherent photon-added states to be illustrative of our analytical findings. Additionally, investigated is the quantum correlations' evolution in a channel that is dephasing.
The treatment with sGC stimulator improves survival of hypertensive rats with volume-overload induced heart failure and cardio-renal syndrome
Authors: Gawrys Olga , Husková Zuzana , Škaroupková Petra , Honetschlägerová Zuzana , Vaňourková Zdeňka , Kikerlová Soňa , Melenovský Vojtěch , Bačová Barbara Szeiffová , Sykora Matúš , Táborský Miloš , Červenka Luděk 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Purpose: Heart Failure (HF) has been declared as global pandemic and current therapies are still ineffective, especially in patients that develop concurrent cardio-renal syndrome. Considerable attention has been focused on the nitric oxide (NO)/ soluble guanylyl cyclase (sGC)/ cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) pathway. In the current study we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of sGC stimulator (BAY41-8543) with the same mode of action as vericiguat, for the treatment of heart failure (HF) with cardio-renal syndrome.
Methods: As a model we chose heterozygous Ren-2 transgenic rats (TGR), with high-output heart failure, induced by aorto-caval fistula (ACF).The rats were subjected into three experimental protocols to evaluate short term effects of the treatment, impact on blood pressure and finally the long term survival lasting 210 days. As control groups we used hypertensive sham TGR and normotensive sham HanSD rats.
Results: We have shown that the sGC stimulator effectively increased the survival of rats with HF in comparison to untreated animals. After 60 days of sGC stimulator treatment the survival was still 50% compared to 8 % in the untreated rats. One week treatment with sGC stimulator increased the excretion of cGMP in ACF TGR (109±28 nnmol/12h), but the ACE inhibitor decreased it (-63±21 nnmol/12h). Moreover, sGC stimulator caused a decrease in SBP, but this effect was only temporary (day 0: 117±3; day 2: 108±1; day 14: 124±2 mmHg).
Conclusion: These results support the concept that sGC stimulators represent a valuable class of drugs to battle heart failure especially with cardio-renal syndrome.
Influence of gamma irradiation pre-sowing treatments on the seeds yield of Moringa oleifera
Authors: Mansour Hanan M. , Hamideldin Nahla , Hassan Yousra E. , Saleh Osama M. 
Published: March 2023

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Pre-sowing treatment of Moringa oleifera seeds by gamma radiation doses (0, 20, 40 and 60, Gy) to study the changes in yield characters. The yielded seeds phytochemical constituents were detected by Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. Also, the antioxidant compound (phenols and flavonoids) using Spectrophotometer and changes in DNA were detected using Inter-Simple Sequence Repeats (ISSRs). Genomic template stability percentage (GTS %) of DNA were calculated. Significant increases were observed in yield characters under gamma irradiation, also there were changes in the yielded seeds phytochemical constituents, phenol and flavonoid content significantly increased under irradiation comparing to the control (0Gy). Some unique bands as a result of gamma irradiation were detected using (ISSRs). The irradiation treatments 20Gy, 40Gy and 60Gy revealed changes in the number of amplified DNA bands comparing to the control. The changes reflected by the appearance of new bands and disappearance of bands, the lowest GTS (42.86%) recorded with 60Gy treatment, while the highest GTS (55.84%) recorded with 20 Gy treatment. Pre-sowing irradiation for seeds of the medicinal plant Moringa oleifera by gamma rays increase the yield of moringa tree also induced changes in seeds phytochemical constituents and increasing the antioxidant compounds (phenols and flavonoids). Alternations in DNA induced by gamma irradiation can be detected by ISSRs molecular marker.