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Lack of evidence for the match‐mismatch hypothesis across terrestrial trophic interactions
Authors: Kharouba Heather M. , Wolkovich E. M. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractClimate change has led to widespread shifts in the timing of key life history events between interacting species (phenological asynchrony) with hypothesized cascading negative fitness impacts on one or more of the interacting species—often termed ‘mismatch’. Yet, predicting the types of systems prone to mismatch remains a major hurdle. Recent reviews have argued that many studies do not provide strong evidence of the underlying match‐mismatch hypothesis, but none have quantitatively analysed support for it. Here, we test the hypothesis by estimating the prevalence of mismatch across antagonistic trophic interactions in terrestrial systems and then examine whether studies that meet the assumptions of the hypothesis are more likely to find a mismatch. Despite a large range of synchrony to asynchrony, we did not find general support for the hypothesis. Our results thus question the general applicability of this hypothesis in terrestrial systems, but they also suggest specific types of data missing to robustly refute it. We highlight the critical need to define resource seasonality and the window of ‘match’ for the most rigorous tests of the hypothesis. Such efforts are necessary if we want to predict systems where mismatches are likely to occur.
Physiological tipping points in the relationship between foraging success and lifetime fitness of a long‐lived mammal
Authors: Beltran Roxanne S. , Hernandez Keith M. , Condit Richard , Robinson Patrick W. , Crocker Daniel E. , Goetsch Chandra , Kilpatrick A. Marm , Costa Daniel P. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractAlthough anthropogenic change is often gradual, the impacts on animal populations may be precipitous if physiological processes create tipping points between energy gain, reproduction or survival. We use 25 years of behavioural, diet and demographic data from elephant seals to characterise their relationships with lifetime fitness. Survival and reproduction increased with mass gain during long foraging trips preceding the pupping seasons, and there was a threshold where individuals that gained an additional 4.8% of their body mass (26 kg, from 206 to 232 kg) increased lifetime reproductive success three‐fold (from 1.8 to 4.9 pups). This was due to a two‐fold increase in pupping probability (30% to 76%) and a 7% increase in reproductive lifespan (6.0 to 6.4 years). The sharp threshold between mass gain and reproduction may explain reproductive failure observed in many species and demonstrates how small, gradual reductions in prey from anthropogenic disturbance could have profound implications for animal populations.
Mesoscale eddies modulate the dynamics of human fishing activities in the global midlatitude ocean
Authors: Xing Qinwang , Yu Haiqing , Wang Hui , Ito Shin‐ichi , Chai Fei 
Published: March 2023

AbstractFrequent fishing activities are causing overfishing, destroying the habitat of marine life, and threatening global marine biodiversity. Understanding the dynamics of fishing activities and their drivers is crucial for designing and implementing effective ocean management. The fishing activities in the open sea are reported to be characterized by high spatial variability in local waters; however, it is still unclear whether their high spatial variability is random or regulated by oceanographic variations. Mesoscale eddies are ubiquitous swirling currents that dominate locally biogeochemical processes. Previous case studies presented an ongoing debate regarding how eddies exert impacts on high trophic organisms, which imposes limitations on understanding the dynamics of fishing activities based on the bottom‐top control hypothesis from eddies to fish and fishing activities. By combining global fishing activities from deep learning and oceanic eddy atlases from satellite monitoring, we showed that the spatial variations in fishing activities were closely related to mesoscale eddies in the global midlatitude ocean, confirming that fishing activities primarily targeting tuna, were aggregated in (repelled from) anticyclonic (cyclonic) eddy cores. This eddy‐fishing activity relationship was opposite to satellite‐observed primary production but corresponded well with the temperature and oxygen content in deeper water. By integrating existing evidence, we attribute eddy‐related fishing activities to a reasonable hypothesis that warm and oxygen‐rich deeper water in anticyclonic eddies relieves the thermal and anoxic constraints for diving predation by tuna while the constraints are aggravated in cold and oxygen‐poor cyclonic eddies.
Gillnet size selectivity of shark and ray species from Queensland, Australia
Authors: Lemke L. R. , Simpfendorfer C. A. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractGillnets are size‐selective fishing gears commonly used by industrial and small‐scale fishers, so understanding selectivity can aid fisheries management by identifying suitable mesh sizes to optimize catches of target species while reducing bycatch. Few size selectivity parameters have been estimated for sharks, with even fewer for rays. Size selection parameters were estimated for seven species of sharks and two species of rays from the Queensland East Coast Inshore Finfish Fishery (ECIFF). Size frequency data from a fishery observer program on ECIFF vessels was used to fit a standard size selection model. Mesh size independent parameters, θ1 and θ2, were estimated for each species to define selectivity curves for different mesh sizes for each species. Parameter values were compared with previous studies that used the same method. Estimates of θ1 were similar among species within the same genus, such as Carcharhinus, Rhizoprionodon, and Sphyrna. Anoxypristis cuspidata had the largest θ1 and θ2 values, likely because of its toothed rostrum that affected catchability in gillnets. Our findings can be used for the ECIFF and other gillnet fisheries to aid in mesh size recommendations and risk mitigation.
Remote sensing of night‐time lights and electricity consumption: A systematic literature review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Bhattarai Dipendra , Lucieer Arko , Lovell Heather , Aryal Jagannath 
Published: March 2023

AbstractNight‐time light (NTL) satellite imagery can provide unique insights into the energy sector. Nevertheless, there are limited studies that have systematically reviewed the literature on the relationship between electricity consumption and NTL. Therefore, this paper aims to provide a systematic review of studies that have explored this relationship. The review identified over 200 regression models estimating electricity consumption using NTL satellite images. The key finding of the review was that there was a large variability in regression performance for model prediction of electricity consumption from NTL imagery, indicating a need for further work to refine the techniques and approaches in this emerging field of remote sensing research. The level of spatial aggregation had an important influence on model performance with larger geographical areas, such as countries or states, providing better estimations.
Insights into the growth parameters, mineral composition, protein and UHPLC–QTOF–LC/MS‐based non‐targeted metabolomic fingerprints of wheatgrass as a function of photoperiod and temperature
Authors: Kumar Arun , Singh Narpinder , Joshi Robin 
Published: March 2023

SummaryWheatgrass juice powder (WJP) obtained from four Indian wheat varieties grown under different photoperiod and temperature conditions were examined for growth parameters, chlorophyll content, mineral composition, protein and metabolomic profile. The percentage yield and total chlorophyll content of WJP varied from 2.5% to 9.12% and 1.08 to 4.76 mg g−1, respectively. The WJP obtained from PBW‐752 showed the highest yield and total chlorophyll content. The mineral composition (Na, K, Ca and Mg) of WJP also showed variation with different photoperiod and temperature conditions. The electrophoretic pattern of total soluble proteins of WJP showed variability in the accumulation of high and low molecular weight polypeptides against different photoperiod and temperature conditions. The comprehensive metabolites profile of WJP was analysed by UHPLC–QTOF–liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Based on the retention times and m/z values, 1012 feature peaks in positive ionisation mode were detected. The metabolomic profile of WJP revealed 180 different classes of primary and secondary metabolites.
CAUTI‐bundle application in patients' care among nurses in a Nigerian tertiary health facility
Authors: Calistus Ezike Okwudili , Odikpo Linda C. , Onyia Evert  , Chidinma Amadi Osinachi , Chiedu Egbuniwe Michel , Nwaneri Ada C. , Makata Ngozi E. , Chikaodilli Ihudiebube‐Splendor 
Published: March 2023

AbstractCatheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is the most prevalent healthcare‐associated infection worldwide, and the use of care bundles such as CAUTI bundles has been identified as the most effective ways of preventing it. This cross sectional descriptive study thus, evaluated the application and barriers to application of CAUTI bundles in patients' care among nurses in a tertiary government hospitals. Census method was used to recruit into the study all 446 registered nurses and midwives who met the inclusion criteria in the institution; thus, no sampling was done to select the participants from the study area. Data were collected by means of researchers' developed and validated semi‐structured self‐administered questionnaire delivered through Google drive. Univariate and bivariate data analyses were conducted with the aid of SPSS version 24. Results of the study revealed that only 7 (1.9%) of the nurses claimed they always use written guidelines during catheter insertion, whilst majority 57.4% do not follow any written protocol or guidelines when inserting catheter. The use of aseptic non‐touch technique was always done by 80% of the respondents. In general, score on compliance with the bundles was poor, as only 46.4% of the respondents correctly apply the bundles to patients' care. Barriers to application of the bundles as revealed by the results include; lack of written policy/guideline documents on CAUTI bundles in the facility (100%), lack of existing monitoring and feedback tools (98.9%), Supervisors/staff do not feel empowered to challenge suboptimal practices in a safe way (52.4%), lack of team meeting/ward round routinely addressing patients with indwelling urinary catheter (78.6%). It is thus, imperative to conclude that although the nurses in this study have some knowledge about the catheter associated urinary tract infections' bundles, their application of the bundles to patients' care is very poor, and was found to be due to some modifiable barriers. These barriers are some of the areas nurse educators and hospital policy‐makers should focus in their bid to curbing healthcare acquired infections.
Decolonizing nursing education and research to address racial disparities in maternal health
Authors: Iradukunda Favorite , Canty Lucinda 
Published: March 2023

AbstractPurposeIn this paper, we discuss the need to move beyond theoretical explorations of social determinants of health (SDoH) to addressing systemic racism and its effect on Black maternal health outcomes. We also address the importance of connecting nursing research, education and practice and offer suggestions on how to transform the teaching, research and clinical practice specific to Black maternal health.Knowledge DevelopmentA critical analysis of current Black maternal health teaching and research practices in nursing informed by the authors' experience in Black/African diasporic maternal health and reproductive justice.DiscussionThere is a need for nursing to be more intentional in addressing the effects of systemic racism on Black maternal health outcomes. In particular, there is still a substantial focus on race rather than racism as a risk factor. The focus on racial and cultural differences rather than systems of oppression continues to pathologize racialized groups while failing to address the impact of systemic racism on the health outcomes of Black women.ConclusionUsing a social determinant of health framework to examine maternal health disparities is useful; however, focusing on SDoH without challenging systems of oppression producing these disparities does not produce substantial changes. We suggest adding frameworks grounded in intersectionality, reproductive and racial justice and moving beyond biological assumptions about race that pathologize Black women. We also recommend a deliberate commitment to reshaping nursing research and education to centre anti‐racist and anti‐colonial practices that value community knowledge and practices.No Patient or Public ContributionThe discussion in this paper is based on the author's expertise.
Triggers and Hierarchies of Social Identities in the European Parliament
Authors: Hornung Johanna , Vogeler Colette S. , Bandelow Nils C. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractResearch on dynamics within the European Parliament frequently draws on group‐based explanations – such as parties and national affiliations – for the behaviour of its members. Hence, there is a growing interest in the question of how policy issues trigger the salience of group memberships and whether partisan or national group memberships – and which of them – rank higher when voting on issues. This article provides answers to these questions by presenting empirical evidence on the group memberships that are decisive for the voting behaviour of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). In theoretical terms, it introduces the social‐psychological perspective on social identities to European Union (EU) parliamentary research. Methodologically, the article relies on a qualitative comparative analysis of voting results in three resolutions of the 9th EU legislative term. The findings emphasize a hierarchy of salient social identities and reveal that some national and some partisan identities are stronger than others in the European Parliament.
Physical and functional stability of spray‐dried jamun (Syzygium cumini L.) juice powder produced with different carrier agents
Authors: Shelke Ganesh , Kad Vikram , Pandiselvam Ravi , Yenge Govind , Kakade Sudama , Desai Shivani , Kukde Ritu , Singh Punit 
Published: March 2023

AbstractJamun (Syzygium cumini L.) fruit is an underutilized source of bioactive phytochemicals. Therefore, preserving this fruit in various forms over the year is necessary. Spray drying can effectively preserve jamun juice; but the stickiness issue of fruit juice powder mainly arises during the drying, which may be overcome by using different carriers. Consequently, this experiment aimed to ascertain the effect of different carrier types (maltodextrin, gum arabic, whey protein concentrate, waxy starch, and maltodextrin: gum arabic) on the physical, flow, reconstitution, functional, and color stability of spray‐dried jamun juice powder. The physical parameters of the produced powder such as moisture content, bulk, and tapped density were in the range of 2.57%–4.95% (w.b.), 0.29–0.50 and 0.45–0.63 g/mL, respectively. The powder yield ranged between 55.25% and 75.9%. The flow characteristics, Carr's index and Hausner ratio, were in the range of 20.89–35.90 and 1.26–1.56, respectively. Reconstitution attributes viz., wettability, solubility, hygroscopicity, and dispersibility were in the range of 90.3–199.7 s, 55.28%–95%, 15.23–25.86 g/100 g, and 70.97%–95.79%, respectively. The functional attributes include total anthocyanin, total phenol content, and encapsulation efficiency, were in the range of 75.13–110.01 mg/100 g, 129.48–215.02 g GAE/100 g, and 40.49%–74.07%, respectively. The L*, a*, and b* values ranged from 41.82 to 70.86, 14.33 to 23.04, −8.12 to −0.60, respectively. A combination of maltodextrin and gum arabic was found effective in producing jamun juice powder with appropriate physical, flow, functional, and color attributes.
Understudied proteins and understudied functions in the model bacterium Bacillus subtilis—A major challenge in current research
Authors: Wicke Dennis , Meißner Janek , Warneke Robert , Elfmann Christoph , Stülke Jörg 
Published: March 2023

AbstractModel organisms such as the Gram‐positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis have been studied intensively for decades. However, even for model organisms, no function has been identified for about one fourth of all proteins. It has recently been realized that such understudied proteins as well as poorly studied functions set a limitation to our understanding of the requirements for cellular life, and the Understudied Proteins Initiative has been launched. Of poorly studied proteins, those that are strongly expressed are likely to be important to the cell and should therefore be considered high priority in further studies. Since the functional analysis of unknown proteins can be extremely laborious, a minimal knowledge is required prior to targeted functional studies. In this review, we discuss strategies to obtain such a minimal annotation, for example, from global interaction, expression, or localization studies. We present a set of 41 highly expressed and poorly studied proteins of B. subtilis. Several of these proteins are thought or known to bind RNA and/or the ribosome, some may control the metabolism of B. subtilis, and another subset of particularly small proteins may act as regulatory elements to control the expression of downstream genes. Moreover, we discuss the challenges of poorly studied functions with a focus on RNA‐binding proteins, amino acid transport, and the control of metabolic homeostasis. The identification of the functions of the selected proteins not only will strongly advance our knowledge on B. subtilis, but also on other organisms since many of the proteins are conserved in many groups of bacteria.
Long‐term associations of common bottlenose dolphins with a fish farm in Hawaiʻi and impacts on other protected species
Authors: Harnish Annette E. , Baird Robin W. , Corsi Enrico , Gorgone Antoinette M. , Perrine Doug , Franco Alicia , Hankins Cynthia , Sepeta Emily 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThe global expansion of mariculture offers numerous potential benefits but may also pose a threat to wildlife populations. There is currently only one commercial finfish mariculture facility in Hawaiʻi, a nearshore kanpachi (Seriola rivoliana) farm off the west coast of Hawaiʻi Island. This farm lies within the range of several resident odontocete species, and almost daily common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) associations with the farm have been reported since 2007. We analyzed photographs of 35 bottlenose dolphin groups at the farm sighted between 2008 and 2021 in the context of 20 years of survey effort and extensive community science contributions from Hawaiʻi Island. Thirty‐six bottlenose dolphins were identified associated with the farm, representing almost one‐quarter of the estimated total population size. The discovery rate of new individuals at the farm indicates this is a conservative estimate of the total number of individuals associating with the farm, and social network analysis suggests that associations may continue to spread within the population. We also found a high frequency of farm associated bottlenose dolphins showing aggression towards several other species of dolphins, demonstrating impacts to multiple protected species.
Lateral root branching: evolutionary innovations and mechanistic divergence in land plants
Authors: Singh Harshita , Singh Zeenu , Kashyap Rohan , Yadav Shri Ram 
Published: March 2023

SummaryThe root system architecture in plants is a result of multiple evolutionary innovations over time in response to changing environmental cues. Dichotomy and endogenous lateral branching in the roots evolved in lycophytes lineage but extant seed plants use lateral branching instead. This has led to the development of complex and adaptive root systems, with lateral roots playing a key role in this process exhibiting conserved and divergent features in different plant species. The study of lateral root branching in diverse plant species can shed light on the orderly yet distinct nature of postembryonic organogenesis in plants. This insight provides an overview of the diversity in lateral root (LR) development in various plant species during the evolution of root system in plants.
BBX30/miP1b and BBX31/miP1a form a positive feedback loop with ABI5 to regulate ABA‐mediated postgermination seedling growth arrest
Authors: Singh Deeksha , Datta Sourav 
Published: March 2023

Summary
In plants, the switch to autotrophic growth involves germination followed by postgermination seedling establishment. When environmental conditions are not favorable, the stress hormone abscisic acid (ABA) signals plants to postpone seedling establishment by inducing the expression of the transcription factor ABI5. The levels of ABI5 determine the efficiency of the ABA‐mediated postgermination developmental growth arrest. The molecular mechanisms regulating the stability and activity of ABI5 during the transition to light are less known.
Using genetic, molecular, and biochemical approach, we found that two B‐box domain containing proteins BBX31 and BBX30 alongwith ABI5 inhibit postgermination seedling establishment in a partially interdependent manner.
BBX31 and BBX30 are also characterized as microProteins miP1a and miP1b, respectively, based on their small size, single domain, and ability to interact with multidomain proteins. miP1a/BBX31 and miP1b/BBX30 physically interact with ABI5 to stabilize it and promote its binding to promoters of downstream genes. ABI5 reciprocally induces the expression of BBX30 and BBX31 by directly binding to their promoter.
ABI5 and the two microProteins thereby form a positive feedback loop to promote ABA‐mediated developmental arrest of seedlings.
The role of MIF in periodontitis: A potential pathogenic driver, biomarker, and therapeutic target
Authors: Fang Tongfeng , Liu Liu , Song Dongzhe , Huang Dingming 
Published: March 2023

AbstractObjectivePeriodontitis is an inflammatory disease that involves an imbalance in the oral microbiota, activation of inflammatory and immune responses, and alveolar bone destruction. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a versatile cytokine involved in several pathological reactions, including inflammatory processes and bone destruction, both of which are characteristics of periodontitis. While the roles of MIF in cancer and other immune diseases have been extensively characterized, its role in periodontitis remains inconclusive.ResultsIn this review, we describe a comprehensive analysis of the potential roles of MIF in periodontitis from the perspective of immune response and bone regulation at the cellular and molecular levels. Moreover, we discuss its potential reliability as a novel diagnostic and therapeutic target for periodontitis.ConclusionThis review can aid dental researchers and clinicians in understanding the current state of MIF‐related pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontitis.