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Genome-wide identification of TGA transcription factors in wheat: Evolution, expression and verification
Authors: Liu Jiajie , Zeng Qingdong , Han Dejun 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background: The TGA transcription factors have been considered one of the essential gene families for the physiological process of plants, and they participate in plant defence by sensing and modulating reactive oxygen species. In contrast, the study about the function of TGA transcription factors in hexaploid wheat and its progenitors has not been conducted.
Results: In this study, we identified 38, 12 and 26 TGA genes in hexaploid wheat and its two progenitors, respectively. The functional similarities between Arabidopsis thaliana, Oryza sativa, Triticum aestivum, T. dicoccoides and Aegilops tauschii were performed by the phylogenetic tree and classified into four groups. The chromosome location and the collinear pairs were relatively well conserved. Based on that, the gene structure and conserved motifs of the TaTGAs indicated a solid ability to integrate gene networks. The cis-element related to hormone and stress resistance was identified in the promoter region of TaTGAs. We retrieved the expression profile of TaTGAs' response to biotic stress. 12 TaTGAs with significant differential expression were confirmed by qRT-PCR. TaTGA13 was chosen for the function analysis as it was significantly differentially expressedafter stripe rust inoculation. We obtained the phenotype of the plants silenced by virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) and mutation lines.
Conclusions: The TGA gene family were identified in hexaploidy wheat and its two progenitors. These results suggest TGAs were relatively well conserved in Gramineae and play an essential role in wheat stripe rust resistance.
An online, public health framework supporting behaviour change to reduce dementia risk: interim results from the Island Study Linking Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease
Authors: Bartlett Larissa , Bindoff Aidan , Doherty Kathleen , Kim Sarang , Eccleston Claire , Kitsos Alex , Roccati Eddy , Alty Jane , King Anna E. , Vickers James C. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background: Behavioural and lifestyle factors contribute almost half of the risk of developing dementia. Addressing these factors might help prevent onset or slow disease progression. Given the rising prevalence and significant costs of dementia, a public health approach targeting these modifiable risk factors is warranted.
Methods: The Island Study Linking Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease (ISLAND) is a large, online, prospective public health research project. Over 13500 residents of Tasmania, Australia, aged 50+ years joined the project between 2019 and 2022, of whom 7270 consented to participate in research. Informed by health behaviour change models, participants’ knowledge, motivations, and behaviours related to modifiable dementia risk are measured at baseline and in annual surveys. Regression and mediation models were used to assess the effects of changes over time, and by exposure to two interventions: a personalised dementia risk profile (DRP) report provided after each survey wave, and the Preventing Dementia Massive Open Online Course (PDMOOC).
Results: Data from 3038 participants (mean age 63.7 years, 71.6% female) were used in the reported analyses. The mean number of modifiable dementia risk factors reduced from 1.99 to 1.49 (out of 9) between joining the project and follow-up in 2022. This change was associated with time since baseline and the number of exposures to the DRP (b=-.06, p=.04) and was stronger for PDMOOC participants (b=-.14, p=.02). Markers of dementia risk literacy improved by DRP exposures (from b=.11 to b=.44, p<.001) and by PDMOOC engagement (from b=.16 to b=.38, p<.001). Six motivational factors changed by DRP exposure (from b=-.04 to b=.04, p’s<.021), with stronger effect sizes observed for PDMOOC participants in four factors (from b=-.19 to b=.15, p’s<.033). In PDMOOC participants, 13% of the observed behaviour change was mediated by changes in knowledge. Motivating factors – perceived susceptibility and self-efficacy – differentially affect the influence of higher knowledge on behaviour change.
Conclusions: The ISLAND project offers a feasible public health framework for improving modifiable risk factors for dementia. The personalised DRP report and engagement with the PDMOOC work synergistically to increase dementia risk literacy and stimulate the intention and self-efficacy for changing risk behaviours.
Understanding the Meat-Masculinity Link: Traditional and Non-Traditional Masculine Norms Predicting Men’s Meat Consumption.
Authors: Camilleri Lauren , Gill Peter Richard , Scarfo Jessica , Jago Andrew , Kirkovski Melissa 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Men are the biggest meat consumers worldwide, placing themselves at greater risk of disease and early death from red and processed meat consumption. Despite these serious health outcomes, men tend to be unwilling to reduce their meat intake. It has been theorised that adherence to masculine norms plays a role in this unwillingness. The current study sought to determine which traditional and non-traditional masculine norms predict men’s meat consumption, intention to eat meat, and willingness to reduce meat consumption. Five hundred and seventy Australian and English self-identified males completed the Meat Consumption and Intention Scale, and three psychometrically validated measures of traditional and non-traditional masculinity. The traditional masculine norms violence, importance of sex, and heterosexual self-presentation positively predicted men’s meat consumption; the non-traditional masculine norm sensitivity to male privilege negatively predicted men’s meat consumption. Toughness, emotional control, and holistic attentiveness were also important predictors of men’s willingness to reduce. Our results suggest that informational campaigns, designed for men, that help challenge and break perceived links between meat consumption and attitudes to violence, sexual virility, heterosexuality, and physical strength may be effective in reducing meat consumption.
Association Between Preventive Dental Visits and Flossing with Periodontitis and Diabetes Control – National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011-2014
Authors: Zhang Yuqing , Leveille Suzanne G. , Camhi Sarah M. , Shi Ling 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background
Diabetes and periodontitis are two intertwined chronic diseases linked by the inflammatory mechanism. Experimental studies indicate that treating periodontitis may benefit glycemic control among people with diabetes. It is not clear whether good oral self-care behaviors such as flossing may reduce risk for periodontitis and improve glycemic control among diabetes populations. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between flossing and preventive dental care with periodontitis and glycemic control among US dentate adults with diabetes.
Methods
We analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2014 for 892 participants aged 30 years and older with diabetes who completed the periodontal examination and lab test for hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). Sampling weights were applied. Multivariable logistic regression and multivariable linear modeling were performed to examine the effects of flossing and preventive dental services on periodontal health and HbA1c levels, respectively, controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, body mass index(BMI), smoking, and other risk factors.
Results
Among U.S. dentate adults with diabetes, 52.1% of flossers and 72.1% of non-flossers had periodontitis (p < 0.001). Flossers were 39% less likely to have periodontitis (Adj. OR 0.61, 95% CI 0.43–0.88) compared to non-flossers. Flossers had an average HbA1c reading 0.30% (95% CI 0.02% − 0.58%) lower than non-flossers, adjusted for covariates (p = 0.037).
Conclusion
Flossing was associated with better periodontal health and glycemic control among US dentate adults with diabetes. Although longitudinal and experimental studies are needed, the findings support that emphasis on oral self-care may be particularly beneficial for adults with diabetes.
MOSMA: Multi-objective slime mold algorithm based on reference point non-dominated sorting
Authors: Cai Xuebing , He Zengyu , Guo Jiaming , Wang Kai , Cheng Fei 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Slime Mould Algorithm (SMA) has been widely noticed by researchers for its powerful multi-point search capability and simple and feasible structure, and many advanced versions of SMA have also been proposed. However, most existing methods focus on the single-objective research domain, and research on multi-objective SMA remains relatively scarce; moreover, the basic SMA lacks powerful global search capability, and its extension to the multi-objective domain easily leads to the loss of solution diversity. Therefore, in this paper, we propose a general multi-objective SMA framework which utilises a logical chaotic single-dimensional perturbation mechanism to increase the search traversal of individuals in the decision space; secondly, a non-dominated sorting mechanism based on reference point is used to select more diverse solutions to participate in the next generation of evolution. Through experiments with seven advanced multi-objective algorithms such as CMOPSO, NSGA-II, NSGA-III, MOEAD, PSEA-II, SPEA-II and NSLS on 28 basis functions, the results show that multi-objective SMA achieves the best convergence, accuracy and diversity.
Linear entropy fails to predict entanglement behavior in low-density fermionic systems
Authors: Pauletti T. , Garcia M. , Canella G. A. , França V. V. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Entanglement is considered a fundamental ingredient for quantum technologies and condensed matter systems are among the good candidates for quantum devices. For bipartite pure states the von Neumann entropy is a proper measure of entanglement, while the linear entropy, associated to the mixedness of the reduced density matrices, is a simpler quantity to be obtained and is considered to be qualitatively equivalent to the von Neumann. Here we investigate both linear and von Neumann entropies for quantifying entanglement in homogeneous, superlattice and disordered Hubbard chains. We find regimes of parameters for which the linear entropy fails in reproducing the qualitative behavior of the von Neumann entropy. This then may lead to incorrect predictions i) of maximum and minimum entanglement states and ii) of quantum phase transitions.
Lipid variability and risk of microvascular complication in patients with diabetes: A Systematic Review
Authors: Karimi Mohammad Amin , Vaezi Ali , Ansari Akram , Archin Iman , Dadgar Kiarash , Rasouli Asma , Ghannadikhosh Parna , Alishiri Goharsharieh , Tizro Neda , Gharei Fatemeh , Imanparvar Saba , Salehi Sakineh , Mazhari Seyed Amirhossein , Etemadi Mohammad Hossein , Alipour Milad , Deravi Niloofar 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background and aims: The current systematic review aimed to elucidate the effects of lipid variability on microvascular complication risk in diabetic patients. The lipid components studied were as follows: LDL, HDL, TG, Total Cholesterol, and Remnant Cholesterol.
Method: We carried out a systematic search in multiple databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus, up to September 2022. Finally, after omitting the duplicates, 2724 studies were left, 104 related articles were extracted from the databases, and five articles were included in the study after screening the title, abstract and full text.
Result: Five studies (4 cohorts and one cross-sectional) with a total population of 138664 were reviewed. These studies were done in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Italy. The average age of the patients varied from 45 to 84 years. The follow-up duration of cohort studies ranged from 4 to 7 years. These studies have shown that higher LDL, HDL, and TG variability adversely affect microvascular complications, especially nephropathy and neuropathic complications. TG and LDL variability was associated with developing albuminuria and GFR decline. In another study, a lower HDL variation had a protective effect on microalbuminuria. In contrast, another study has shown no evidence of a relationship between lipid variation and microvascular complications such as retinopathy.
Conclusion: The relationship between lipid variation (LDL, HDL, and TG) (adverse effects) on microvascular complications, especially nephropathy and neuropathic (and maybe not retinopathy), is proven. Physicians and health policymakers should be highly vigilant to lipid variation in a general population.
Research of origami robot ROS-based SLAM and autonomous navigation
Authors: Zhao Lijuan , Zhang Tianyi , Shang Zuen 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
In this paper, a new water-bomb wheel modeling method is proposed. Based on the water-bomb wheel model, an expandable robot with a multi-link support structure and water-bomb structure is designed and manufactured. A parameterized kinematics solution method is proposed for this variable-diameter wheel robot, which enables the robot to obtain highly reliable odometer information by fusing encoder and IMU information in all states. Based on the parameterized kinematics solution method, SLAM and autonomous navigation system were implemented using the ROS robot operating system as the software platform, and simulation experiments and physical prototype experiments were carried out.
Maternal immune activation during pregnancy is associated with more difficulties in socio-adaptive behaviors in autism spectrum disorders.
Authors: Ellul Pierre , Maruani Anna , Vantalon Valérie , Humeau Elise , Amestoy Anouck , Anchordoqui Andrea , Atzori Paola , Baleyte Jean-Marc , Benmansour Safiyah , Bonnot Olivier , Bouvard Manuel , Cartigny Ariane , Coulon Nathalie , Coutelle Romain , Fonseca David Da , Demily Caroline , Givaudan Marion , Gollier-Briant Fanny , Guénolé Fabian , Koch Andrea , Leboyer Marion , Lefebvre Aline , Lejuste Florian , Levy Charlotte , Mendes Eugénie , Robert Natalia , Schroder Carmen M , Speranza Mario , Zante Elodie , Peyre Hugo , Rosenzwajg Michelle , Klatzmann David , tchitchek nicolas , DELORME Richard 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by deficits in social communication or interaction and repetitive behaviours. Maternal immune activation (MIA) during the mid-pregnancy is a known risk factor for ASD. Although reported in 15% of affected individuals, little is known about the specificity of their clinical profiles. Adaptive skills represent a holistic approach to a person's competencies and reflect specifically in autism, their strengths and difficulties.

Methods

In this study, we hypothesised that individual with ASD with a history of MIA (MIA+) could be more severely socio-adaptively impaired than those without MIA during pregnancy (MIA−). To answer this question, we considered two independent cohorts of individuals with ASD (PARIS study and FACE ASD) screened for pregnancy history, and used a supervised and unsupervised statistical approach.

Results

We included 295 mother-child dyads with 14% of them with MIA+. We found that ASD-MIA+ individuals displayed more severe maladaptive behaviors, specifically in their socialization abilities. MIA+ directly influenced individual's socio-adaptive skills, independent of other covariates, including ASD severity. Interestingly, MIA+ may affected persistently the socio-adaptive behavioral trajectories of individuals with ASD.

Limitations

The current study has a retrospective design with possible recall bias regarding the MIA event and, even if pooled from two cohorts, has a relatively small population. In addition, we were limited by the number of covariables available potentially impacted socio-adaptive behaviors. Larger prospective study with additional dimensions related to ASD is needed to confirm our results

Conclusions

Specific pathophysiological pathways may explain these clinical peculiarities of ASD- MIA+ individuals, and may open the way to new perspectives in deciphering the phenotypic complexity of autism and for the development of specific immunomodulatory strategies.
Vibrational-mechanical properties of the highly-mismatched Cd1-xBexTe semiconductor alloy – Experiment and ab initio calculations
Authors: Elmahjoubi Abdelmajid , Shoker Mohamad Baker , Pagès Olivier , Torres Vitor José Babau , Polian Alain , Postnikov Andrei Viktor , Bellin Christophe , Béneut Kévin , Gardiennet Carole , Kervern Gwendal , Naciri Aotmane En , Broch Laurent , Hussein Rami Hajj , Itié Jean-Paul , Nataf Lucie , Ravy Sylvain , Franchetti Pascal , Diliberto Sébastien , Michel Stéphanie , Abouais Ali , Strzałkowski Karol 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
The emerging CdTe-BeTe semiconductor alloy that exhibits a dramatic mismatch in bond covalency / stiffness clarifying its vibrational-mechanical properties is used as a benchmark to test the limits of the percolation model (PM) worked out to explain the complex Raman spectra of the related but less contrasted Zn1‑xBex‑chalcogenides. The test is done by way of experiment (x< 0.11) – combining Raman scattering with X-ray diffraction at high pressure – and ab initio calculations (x~0 – 0.5, x~1). The (macroscopic) bulk modulus B0 drops below the CdTe value on minor Be incorporation, at variance with a linear B0 vs. x increase predicted ab initio, thus hinting at large anharmonic effects in the real crystal. Yet, no anomaly occurs at the microscopic (bond) scale as the regular bimodal PM-type Raman signal predicted ab initio for Be-Te in minority (x~0, 0.5) is (barely) detected experimentally. At large Be content (x~1) the same bimodal signal “relaxes” down to inversion – an unprecedented case. However, specific pressure dependencies of the regular (x~0, 0.5) and inverted (x~1) Be-Te Raman doublets are in line with PM-predictions. Hence, the PM applies as such to Cd1‑xBexTe – albeit in a “relaxed” form, without further refinement. This enhances the model’s validity as a generic descriptor of phonons in alloys.
Perceptions and Experiences of Nurses When Confronted With Expressing a Conscientious Objection Towards End-of-Life Care in Greece
Authors: Voultsos Polychronis , Zymvragou Christina-Erato , Raikos Nikolaos 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
AIM
Conscientious objection in nursing has been a topic of much discussion in recent years. Healthcare providers’ conscientious objection has been included in Greek legislation. However, little is known about the real experiences of nurses who want to apply conscientious objections in their practice. This study aimed to contribute to filling that gap.
METHODS
This qualitative study was conducted with eighteen experienced nurses. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth qualitative interviews conducted with purposively selected nurses during the period from October 2019 to January 2020. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. The ethical principles of anonymity, voluntary participation and confidentiality were considered.
RESULTS
Eight major themes and seven subthemes emerged from the thematic data analysis. Oppressive behaviors in the workplace and subservient interactions between nurses and physicians, suboptimal communication and inadequate support of nurses, perceived ineffectiveness of nurses’ conscientious objections, missing legal protection against job insecurity, provision of care labeled ‘futile’, nurses’ false knowledge and perceptions on medical situations related to conscientious objections, nurses’ fears of isolation bullying and negative gossip in the workplace and a trivial amount of nurses’ involvement in medical decisions emerged as barriers to nurses raising conscientious objection. Furthermore, from data analysis, it emerged that some nurses had false knowledge and perceptions on medical situations related to conscientious objections, some nurses experienced mild uncertainty distress about their ethical concerns, nurses considered their remote contribution as participation that can give rise to conscientious objection, a collective conscientious objection raised by nurses might have increased chances of being effective, and upbringing, childhood experiences, education and religion are factors shaping the nurses’ core values.
CONCLUSION
A total of fifteen themes and subthemes emerged from this study. Most of the findings of this study were previously unknown or undervalued and might be helpful to inform nurses and nursing managers or leaders as well as healthcare policy makers. The results of this study might contribute to addressing the need for creating ethically sensitive health care services and ensuring nurses’ moral integrity and high quality of patient care.
Geochemical characteristics and genesis of Middle Proterozoic Jixian System dolomite in the Southwest margin of Ordos Basin
Authors: Liu Xiaofeng , Hong Zenglin , Liang Jiwei , Guo Xiaodan , Li Shifeng 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Shallow marine dolomite of Jixian System in Qishan area of Ordos Basin is of great significance for deep exploration of the basin, but its genetic mechanism is still unclear. On the basis of field sampling, by means of analysis and testing of major and trace elements, C, O isotopes, Sr isotopes, combined with the evolutionary background of Middle Proterozoic, this paper has analyzed the geochemical characteristics of Jixian dolomite in Qishan area, and further discussed the origin of dolomite. This study shows that the Jixian dolomite in Qishan area is mainly composed of dolomite, siliceous dolomite and chert bearing banded dolomite, and stromatolites are relatively developed; Geochemical characteristics show that the diagenetic fluid of dolomite in the study area mainly comes from marine sediments, and fresh water may be added later; The genesis of crystalline dolomite is mainly burial genetic model, while the residual texture dolomite and calcareous dolomite are mixed water genetic model; Dissolution dolomite is the cause of seepage reflux mode.