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Partitioning variance in population growth for models with environmental and demographic stochasticity
Authors: Knape Jonas , Paquet Matthieu , Arlt Debora , Kačergytė Ineta , Pärt Tomas 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

How demographic factors lead to variation or change in growth rates can be investigated using life table response experiments (LTRE) based on structured population models. Traditionally, LTREs focused on decomposing the asymptotic growth rate, but more recently decompositions of annual ‘realized’ growth rates using ‘transient’ LTREs have gained in popularity.

Transient LTREs have been used particularly to understand how variation in vital rates translate into variation in growth for populations under long‐term study. For these, complete population models may be constructed to investigate how temporal variation in environmental drivers affect vital rates. Such investigations have usually come down to estimating covariate coefficients for the effects of environmental variables on vital rates, but formal ways of assessing how they lead to variation in growth rates have been lacking.

We extend transient LTREs to further partition the contributions from vital rates into contributions from temporally varying factors that affect them. The decomposition allows one to compare the resultant effect on the growth rate of different environmental factors, as well as density dependence, which may each act via multiple vital rates. We also show how realized growth rates can be decomposed into separate components from environmental and demographic stochasticity. The latter is typically omitted in LTRE analyses.

We illustrate these extensions with an integrated population model (IPM) for data from a 26 years study on northern wheatears (Oenanthe oenanthe), a migratory passerine bird breeding in an agricultural landscape. For this population, consisting of around 50–120 breeding pairs per year, we partition variation in realized growth rates into environmental contributions from temperature, rainfall, population density and unexplained random variation via multiple vital rates, and from demographic stochasticity.

The case study suggests that variation in first year survival via the unexplained random component, and adult survival via temperature are two main factors behind environmental variation in growth rates. More than half of the variation in growth rates is suggested to come from demographic stochasticity, demonstrating the importance of this factor for populations of moderate size.
Moving Toward Inclusion: Access to Care Models for Uninsured Immigrant Children
Authors: GIRTAIN KATELYN , SHAH SURAL , MONTERREY ANA C. , GUTIERREZ J. RAUL , KUCZEWSKI MARK , LINTON JULIE M. 
Published: July 2023

Policy Points
Models for access to care for uninsured immigrant children that mitigate structural and sociopolitical barriers to inclusive health care include funding structures (e.g., state‐sponsored coverage) and care delivery systems (e.g., federally qualified health centers,).
Although the quintessential model of access to care necessitates health coverage for all children regardless of immigration status or date of United States entry, incremental policy change may more realistically and efficiently advance equitable access to high‐quality health care.
Intentional advocacy efforts should prioritize achievable goals that are grounded in data, are attentive to the sociopolitical milieu, are inclusive of diverse perspectives, and would meaningfully impact health care access and outcomes.
The evolution trend, regional differences, and influencing factors of sustainable development efficiency in rural China under the constraint of water and energy
Authors: Xu Ruifan , Ding Yun , Hao Deiquan , Liu Wenxin 
Published: July 2023

AbstractWater and energy are not only the foundation of high‐quality development in rural areas but also important constraints. Exploring the inner relationship between water, energy, and economic development has important significance for the high‐quality development in rural areas. This paper first constructs the evaluation index system of high‐quality development in rural areas, and quantifies high‐quality development levels in rural China from 1997 to 2021. Second, from the perspective of water footprint, the Super‐slack based measure model is used to calculate sustainable development efficiency under the constraint of water and energy. Finally, kernel density function, Gini coefficient method, and Tobit model are used to explore the evolution trend, regional differences, and driving factors of sustainable development efficiency in rural China. The results show that: (1) Under the constraint of water and energy, sustainable development efficiency in rural China is relatively low, showing a fluctuating trend of first rising and then declining. The efficiency in the western and eastern regions is higher than the national average, while the central region is the lowest. (2) The evolution trend of sustainable development efficiency in rural China, both the eastern and the western regions, shows the characteristics of “decreasing efficiency and weak polarization phenomenon,” while the central region shows the characteristics of “decreasing efficiency and no polarization phenomenon.” (3) The regional differences illustrate a fluctuating upward trend, which is mainly caused by the hypervariable density, followed by the differences among provinces in the eastern region. (4) Economic development, opening up, and rural marketization are the main factors.
The Chesapeake Bay Land Change Model: Simulating future land use scenarios and potential impacts on water quality
Authors: Claggett Peter R. , Ahmed Labeeb , Irani Frederick M. , McDonald Sarah , Thompson Renee L. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe Chesapeake Bay Land Change Model (CBLCM) is an open‐source pseudo‐cellular automata land change model tailored for loose coupling with watershed models. The CBLCM simulates infill development, residential and commercial development, natural land and agricultural land conversion, and growth served by sewer or septic wastewater treatment. The CBLCM is unique among land change models by simulating multiple types of development and explicitly accounting for infill development and the spatial patterns of development densities. The CBLCM was used to simulate five future land use scenarios, holding population constant, for all counties within and adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay watershed from 2013 to 2055. Results are presented here for the state of Maryland over the period 2013–2025 to illustrate model functionality and validation. The growth management (GM) scenario achieved the least development and potential impacts to natural and agricultural lands while accommodating the same amount of population growth as the other four scenarios. Scenarios focusing exclusively on natural or agricultural land protection shifted development to unprotected areas resulting in unforeseen water quality consequences. Simultaneously achieving more compact development while protecting the most valued natural and agricultural lands requires a combination of GM and land conservation policies and actions.
Client‐centered lifestyle intervention for men with fibromyalgia syndrome: Is efficacy independent of gender?
Authors: Salar Sinem , Bülbül Özgür , Alataş Duygu Mine , Ekici Gamze 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAimFibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) has a significant impact on daily life, but the fact that most diagnosed individuals are women makes it difficult to understand the occupational needs and lifestyle choices of male patients. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a client‐centered lifestyle intervention program in men with fibromyalgia and compare it with women.MethodsThe client‐centered lifestyle intervention program was applied to 15 men with fibromyalgia in two sessions per week for 4 weeks in individual sessions and compared with data from 15 women who had previously participated in the same program. The Revised Fibromyalgia Questionnaire, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale were used as outcome measures.ResultsWhen comparing results between baseline and 4 weeks later, statistically significant differences were found in the male group in the areas of fibromyalgia severity (p = .001), occupational performance (p = .001), occupational satisfaction (p = .001), anxiety (p = .002), depression (p = .005), and life satisfaction (p = .002). It was found that occupational performance and occupational satisfaction increased significantly more in women than in men (p = .004 and p = .001, respectively).ConclusionThe client‐centered lifestyle intervention was shown to be effective in fibromyalgia severity, occupational performance, occupational satisfaction, anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction of both men and women with FMS. Levels of progress in occupational participation could show gender‐based differences. The study suggests that more attention should be paid to psychosocial factors when assessing men's occupational participation and planning appropriate interventions.
Spatiotemporal dynamics of a palm weevils' outbreak and susceptibility of peach palm (Bactris gasipaes Kunth) landraces in a germplasm bank in southwestern Colombia
Authors: Gutiérrez Yeisson , Santos‐Holguín Jenny M. , Moncayo Vanessa , Guzmán Félix Alberto 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe palm weevils Rhynchophorus palmarum and Dynamis borassi are prominent pest species in peach palms and coconut in Colombia. Nevertheless, knowledge of the population dynamics of these weevil species in the neotropical region is still scarce. In this study, we systematically sampled these weevils over 2 years using pheromone traps (1 trap ha−1) in an experimental peach palm plantation under heavy weevil infestation in southwestern Colombia. Additionally, we censused the palms in a portion of the plantation (a peach palm germplasm bank) before and after the weevil monitoring. We analysed the data to elucidate sex‐specific temporal and spatial patterns of both R. palmarum and D. borassi in a 19.13 ha area. Furthermore, we sought to detect peach palm landraces within the germplasm bank susceptible and resistant/tolerant to the weevil attack. During periods when insect populations were high, we observed that R. palmarum consistently outnumbered D. borassi. Specifically, we found that R. palmarum reached up to 80 insects trap−1 month−1, while D. borassi only reached around 30 insects trap−1 month−1 during the peak months. However, both species exhibited synchronous population peaks, which were not related to rainfall or temperature but rather to the phenological stage of the peach palm. Furthermore, the weevils had a highly aggregated spatial pattern; insect catchments were more prolific in areas where the landraces Nariño and Risaralda were sown. Moreover, the census evidenced that these two landraces were the most affected. Contrarily, weevil capture was overall low around the Guaviare landrace, this was the only landrace that exhibited an increase in stipes between census years. Our results highlight that complementary control strategies are needed to counteract sudden weevil population outbreaks, as pheromone traps are a good tool for monitoring but not for effective control. Furthermore, more importantly, a peach palm breeding programme based on the identified genotypes should be the basis for the integrated pest management of palm weevils.
Career concerns and earnings management in government‐owned banks
Authors: Pan Nengqi , Chang Millicent , Pan Xiaofei 
Published: July 2023

AbstractWe examine how government ownership in banks affects earnings management to determine whether competing political or agency interests prevail. Using bank ownership data for 171 Chinese commercial banks from 2006 to 2018, we find more accruals management in government‐owned banks, especially to reduce earnings. This effect is stronger in banks with less influence from controlling shareholders, more concentrated ownership structures, and in more developed provinces. Overall, our results find support for the agency view, where managers in government‐owned banks use accruals management to reduce social and political responsibilities, leading to increases in their promotion prospects.
Measuring craving: A systematic review and mapping of assessment instruments. What about sexual craving?
Authors: Miele Cécile , Cabé Julien , Cabé Nicolas , Bertsch Ingrid , Brousse Georges , Pereira Bruno , Moulin Valérie , Barrault Servane 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackground and aimsCraving is central in the definition of addictive disorders because of its diagnostic and prognostic value. Its measurement is essential in clinical practice. Previous reviews provided a better overview of existing instruments; however, they do not consider emerging substances and behaviors such as sexual addictions. Our objectives were threefold: (1) to provide a systematic review of craving assessment instruments and their psychometric characteristics within a transdiagnostic approach, (2) to highlight and map their conceptual relationships and (3) to identify potential sexual craving assessment instruments.MethodsThe review was conducted using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) methodology. The PubMed, Embase, PsychInfo and Cochrane/Central databases were searched for publications that met the following inclusion criterion: validation studies of craving assessment instruments, regardless of target substance or behavior. The original search identified 4561 references and included 147 articles. Each selected study was a peer‐reviewed publication.ResultsThis review provides a synthesis of the psychometric properties of 36 original instruments and identified 93 variations of these instruments (e.g. translations). We were able to highlight five transdiagnostic families of instruments, each corresponding to a conceptual model. Only one instrument for assessing craving in the domain of compulsive sexual behavior, focused on pornography use, has been identified: the Pornography Craving Questionnaire.ConclusionThis review mapped all craving assessment instruments from a transdiagnostic perspective, finding 36 original instruments and 93 variations. The evolution of instruments to measure craving mirrors the evolution of the concept of craving which has progressively integrated cognitive, conditioning and sensory dimensions, and attests to the importance of the context of assessment. Development of an instrument to measure ‘sexual craving’ is needed and could be based on the data from our review.
Gender diversity of the oral health leadership in Australia
Authors: Lalloo R 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundGender diversity in oral health leadership is important. Globally, this is dominated by men and does not equitably represent the increasing women in the workforce.MethodsPublicly available and gathered data on leadership positions for Australian professional associations, accrediting body, specialist academies, training institutions and the public dental sector were analysed for gender (men and women) diversity.ResultsThe gender diversity of the leadership varies across the oral health organizations and training institutions. Of the 383 identified leadership positions, 229 (60%) are held by men. Of the eight national dentist association presidents, six (75%) are men. Of the 65 leadership positions across 13 training institutions, 39 (59%) are held by men, and all schools training dentists are led by men. Men also dominate leadership roles in the specialist academies (62%), the research organizations (56%) and public dental sector (67%). Women do have the majority of senior leadership roles in the accrediting body (67%).ConclusionGender diversity of the oral health leadership shows some positive findings, but there is still an effort required to increase women leaders across many areas of this leadership. This should urgently be recognized as a problem, with the implementation of strategies to address this important issue. © 2023 Australian Dental Association.
Handling injectable medications in anaesthesia
Authors: Kinsella S. M. , Boaden B. , El‐Ghazali S. , Ferguson K. , Kirkpatrick G. , Meek T. , Misra U. , Pandit J. J. , Young P. J. 
Published: July 2023

SummaryPeri‐operative medication safety is complex. Avoidance of medication errors is both system‐ and practitioner‐based, and many departments within the hospital contribute to safe and effective systems. For the individual anaesthetist, drawing up, labelling and then the correct administration of medications are key components in a patient's peri‐operative journey. These guidelines aim to provide pragmatic safety steps for the practitioner and other individuals within the operative environment, as well as short‐ to long‐term goals for development of a collaborative approach to reducing errors. The aim is that they will be used as a basis for instilling good practice.
What works in peer support for breast cancer survivors: A qualitative systematic review and meta‐ethnography
Authors: Clougher Derek , Ciria‐Suarez Laura , Medina Joan C. , Anastasiadou Dimitra , Racioppi Anna , Ochoa‐Arnedo Cristian 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBreast cancer is associated with adverse physical and psychological consequences. Although research has identified the various benefits linked to psychosocial interventions, mixed results have been found in relation to peer support. The aim of the present systematic review and meta‐ethnography is to explore the qualitative evidence on the experience of breast cancer survivors in peer support. A systematic search of the literature was conducted until June 2023, and a meta‐ethnographic approach was used to synthesize the included papers. Eleven articles were included, collecting the experience of 345 participants. The following four core areas involved in peer support implementation were identified from the synthesis: Peer support can create understanding and a mutual therapeutic and emotional connection; peer support can facilitate an educational and supportive patient‐centered journey; peer support should monitor group members for unpleasant emotional experiences; peer support should have professional supervision of recruitment and training to prioritize quality. These results can be used as patient‐centered insights by healthcare professionals to provide evidence‐informed peer support programs and address current limitations in the field.
Human leucocyte antigen‐matched related haematopoietic stem cell transplantation using low‐dose cyclophosphamide, fludarabine and thymoglobulin in children with severe aplastic anaemia
Authors: Alsultan Abdulrahman , Abujoub Rodaina , Alsudairy Reem , Memon Shahbaz , Jarrar Mohammad S. , Alafghani Sameera , Aldaama Saad , Ballourah Walid , Almanjomi Fahd , Essa Mohammed F. 
Published: July 2023

SummaryWhen human leucocyte antigen‐matched related donors are available, haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in children with severe aplastic anaemia (SAA) represents the standard of care. Cyclophosphamide (Cy) 200 mg/kg and anti‐thymocyte globulin (ATG) are frequently administered, but to‐date, no standard conditioning regimen exists. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of a unified HSCT conditioning protocol consisting of low‐dose Cy 80 mg/kg, fludarabine and ATG. Data were reviewed from children aged ≤14 years with either acquired SAA or non‐Fanconi anaemia inherited bone marrow failure syndrome (IBMFS) between 2011 and 2022 at various Saudi institutions. Graft‐versus‐host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis included mycophenolate mofetil and calcineurin inhibitors. HSCT was performed in 32 children (17 females and 15 males). Nine patients had deleterious mutations (two ERCC6L2, two ANKRD26, two TINF2, one LZTFL1, one RTEL1 and one DNAJC21). Four patients had short telomeres. All 32 patients engrafted successfully. At 3 years post‐transplant, the event‐free survival was 93% and overall survival was 95%. Two patients experienced secondary graft failure or myelodysplastic syndrome. A low probability of GVHD was observed (one acute GVHD II and one mild chronic GVHD). These data highlight how HSCT using low‐dose Cy as part of a fludarabine‐based regimen is safe and effective in SAA/non‐Fanconi anaemia IBMFS.
NEnv: Neural Environment Maps for Global Illumination
Authors: Rodriguez‐Pardo Carlos , Fabre Javier , Garces Elena , Lopez‐Moreno Jorge 
Published: July 2023

AbstractEnvironment maps are commonly used to represent and compute far‐field illumination in virtual scenes. However, they are expensive to evaluate and sample from, limiting their applicability to real‐time rendering. Previous methods have focused on compression through spherical‐domain approximations, or on learning priors for natural, day‐light illumination. These hinder both accuracy and generality, and do not provide the probability information required for importance‐sampling Monte Carlo integration. We propose NEnv, a deep‐learning fully‐differentiable method, capable of compressing and learning to sample from a single environment map. NEnv is composed of two different neural networks: A normalizing flow, able to map samples from uniform distributions to the probability density of the illumination, also providing their corresponding probabilities; and an implicit neural representation which compresses the environment map into an efficient differentiable function. The computation time of environment samples with NEnv is two orders of magnitude less than with traditional methods. NEnv makes no assumptions regarding the content (i.e. natural illumination), thus achieving higher generality than previous learning‐based approaches. We share our implementation and a diverse dataset of trained neural environment maps, which can be easily integrated into existing rendering engines.
A Hyperspectral Space of Skin Tones for Inverse Rendering of Biophysical Skin Properties
Authors: Aliaga Carlos , Xia Menqi , Xie Xao , Jarabo Adrian , Braun Gustav , Hery Christophe 
Published: July 2023

AbstractWe present a method for estimating the main properties of human skin, leveraging a hyperspectral dataset of skin tones synthetically generated through a biophysical layered skin model and Monte Carlo light transport simulations. Our approach learns the mapping between the skin parameters and diffuse skin reflectance in such space through an encoder‐decoder network. We assess the performance of RGB and spectral reflectance up to 1 μm, allowing the model to retrieve visible and near‐infrared. Instead of restricting the parameters to values in the ranges reported in medical literature, we allow the model to exceed such ranges to gain expressiveness to recover outliers like beard, eyebrows, rushes and other imperfections. The continuity of our albedo space allows to recover smooth textures of skin properties, enabling reflectance manipulations by meaningful edits of the skin properties. The space is robust under different illumination conditions, and presents high spectral similarity with the current largest datasets of spectral measurements of real human skin while expanding its gamut.