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DNA methylation clock DNAmFitAge shows regular exercise is associated with slower aging and systemic adaptation
Authors: Jokai Matyas , Torma Ferenc , McGreevy Kristen M. , Koltai Erika , Bori Zoltan , Babszki Gergely , Bakonyi Peter , Gombos Zoltan , Gyorgy Bernadett , Aczel Dora , Toth Laszlo , Osvath Peter , Fridvalszky Marcell , Teglas Timea , Posa Aniko , Kujach Sylwester , Olek Robert , Kawamura Takuji , Seki Yasuhiro , Suzuki Katsuhiko , Tanisawa Kumpei , Goto Sataro , Kerepesi Csaba , Boldogh Istvan , Ba Xueqing , Davies Kelvin J. A. , Horvath Steve , Radak Zsolt 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

DNAmPhenoAge, DNAmGrimAge, and the newly developed DNAmFitAge are DNA methylation (DNAm)-based biomarkers that reflect the individual aging process. Here, we examine the relationship between physical fitness and DNAm-based biomarkers in adults aged 33–88 with a wide range of physical fitness (including athletes with long-term training history). Higher levels of VO2max (ρ = 0.2, p = 6.4E − 4, r = 0.19, p = 1.2E − 3), Jumpmax (p = 0.11, p = 5.5E − 2, r = 0.13, p = 2.8E − 2), Gripmax (ρ = 0.17, p = 3.5E − 3, r = 0.16, p = 5.6E − 3), and HDL levels (ρ = 0.18, p = 1.95E − 3, r = 0.19, p = 1.1E − 3) are associated with better verbal short-term memory. In addition, verbal short-term memory is associated with decelerated aging assessed with the new DNAm biomarker FitAgeAcceleration (ρ: − 0.18, p = 0.0017). DNAmFitAge can distinguish high-fitness individuals from low/medium-fitness individuals better than existing DNAm biomarkers and estimates a younger biological age in the high-fit males and females (1.5 and 2.0 years younger, respectively). Our research shows that regular physical exercise contributes to observable physiological and methylation differences which are beneficial to the aging process. DNAmFitAge has now emerged as a new biological marker of quality of life.
A majorization–minimization-based method for nonconvex inverse rig problems in facial animation: algorithm derivation
Authors: Racković Stevo , Soares Cláudia , Jakovetić Dušan , Desnica Zoranka 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAutomated methods for facial animation are a necessary tool in the modern industry since the standard blendshape head models consist of hundreds of controllers, and a manual approach is painfully slow. Different solutions have been proposed that produce output in real-time or generalize well for different face topologies. However, all these prior works consider a linear approximation of the blendshape function and hence do not provide a high-enough level of detail for modern realistic human face reconstruction. A second-order blendshape approximation leads to higher fidelity facial animation but generates a non-linear least squares optimization problem with high dimensionality. We derive a method for solving the inverse rig in blendshape animation using quadratic corrective terms, which increases accuracy. At the same time, due to the proposed construction of the objective function, it yields a sparser estimated weight vector compared to the state-of-the-art methods. The former feature means lower demand for subsequent manual corrections of the solution, while the latter indicates that the manual modifications are also easier to include. Our algorithm is iterative and employs a Majorization–Minimization paradigm to cope with the increased complexity produced by adding corrective terms. The surrogate function is easy to solve and allows for further parallelization on the component level within each iteration. This paper is complementary to an accompanying paper (Racković et al. arxiv preprint. https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.04843, 2023) where we provide detailed experimental results and discussion, including highly-realistic animation data, and show a clear superiority of the results compared to the state-of-the-art methods.
Magnetic resonance bone imaging: applications to vertebral lesions
Authors: Tsuchiya Kazuhiro , Gomyo Miho , Katase Shichiro , Hiraoka Sayuki , Tateishi Hidekatsu 
Published: May 2023

AbstractMR bone imaging is a recently introduced technique, that allows visualization of bony structures in good contrast against adjacent structures, like CT. Although CT has long been considered the modality of choice for bone imaging, MR bone imaging allows visualization of the bone without radiation exposure while simultaneously allowing conventional MR images to be obtained. Accordingly, MR bone imaging is expected as a new imaging technique for the diagnosis of miscellaneous spinal diseases. This review presents several sequences used in MR bone imaging including black bone imaging, ultrashort/zero echo time (UTE/ZTE) sequences, and T1-weighted 3D gradient-echo sequence. We also illustrate clinical cases in which spinal lesions could be effectively demonstrated on MR bone imaging, performed in most cases using a 3D gradient-echo sequence at our institution. The lesions presented herein include degenerative diseases, tumors and similar diseases, fractures, infectious diseases, and hemangioma. Finally, we discuss the differences between MR bone imaging and previously reported techniques, and the limitations and future perspectives of MR bone imaging.
Residual impacts of a wildland urban interface fire on urban particulate matter and dust: a study from the Marshall Fire
Authors: Silberstein Jonathan M. , Mael Liora E. , Frischmon Caroline R. , Rieves Emma S. , Coffey Evan R. , Das Trupti , Dresser William , Hatch Avery C. , Nath Jyotishree , Pliszka Helena O. , Reid Colleen E. , Vance Marina E. , Wiedinmyer Christine , De Gouw Joost A. , Hannigan Michael P. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
The impacts of wildfires along the wildland urban interface (WUI) on atmospheric particulate concentrations and composition are an understudied source of air pollution exposure. To assess the residual impacts of the 2021 Marshall Fire (Colorado), a wildfire that predominantly burned homes and other human-made materials, on homes within the fire perimeter that escaped the fire, we performed a combination of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) filter sampling and chemical analysis, indoor dust collection and chemical analysis, community scale PurpleAir PM2.5 analysis, and indoor particle number concentration measurements. Following the fire, the chemical speciation of dust collected in smoke-affected homes in the burned zone showed elevated concentrations of the biomass burning marker levoglucosan (medianlevo = 4147 ng g−1), EPA priority toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (median Σ16PAH = 1859.3 ng g−1), and metals (median Σ20Metals = 34.6 mg g−1) when compared to samples collected in homes outside of the burn zone 6 months after the fire. As indoor dust particles are often resuspended and can become airborne, the enhanced concentration of hazardous metals and organics within dust samples may pose a threat to human health. Indoor airborne particulate organic carbon (median = 1.91 μg m−3), particulate elemental carbon (median = .02 μg m−3), and quantified semi-volatile organic species in PM2.5 were found in concentrations comparable to ambient air in urban areas across the USA. Particle number and size distribution analysis at a heavily instrumented supersite home located immediately next to the burned area showed indoor particulates in low concentrations (below 10 μg m−3) across various sizes of PM (12 nm–20 μm), but were elevated by resuspension from human activity, including cleaning.

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Romantic Attraction and Insensitivity to Aggressive Cues Among Honor-Oriented Women
Authors: Baughman Kiersten R. , Brown Ryan P. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractExpectations for behavior that might influence early-stage attraction in romantic relationships are likely to be influenced by cultural values, such as those found in cultures of honor. Honor-based ideals emphasize reputation maintenance and create powerful expectations for the behaviors of men and women. This study sought to examine the role of masculine honor norms in how college women in the southern United States respond to behavioral cues presented by a man in an online dating simulation. Specifically, women who more strongly endorsed masculine honor norms demonstrated an insensitivity to aggressive behavior reported by a man who was a potential romantic partner compared to women who did not endorse these same honor norms. Results indicate that honor-oriented women reported strong romantic interest in a male even when he reveals aggressive actions in his online dating profile. However, women who do not strongly endorse masculine honor norms reported significantly less romantic interest in the aggressive male compared to an otherwise-equivalent non-aggressive male. These results suggest that the impact of honor values on relational patterns can begin as early as the initial attraction stage before any interaction occurs.
Validity and reliability of an opto-electric training system in elite and national level ISSF air rifle shooters
Authors: Bale Jack Harry , Wilkinson Mick 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe validity of a commonly used optoelectronic training system was examined by identifying the variables that predicted shot score, investigating their ability to discriminate standard, and assessing the predictive variables’ test–retest error. A repeated-measures approach assessed test–retest error, a cross-sectional approach compared standards of shooters and an observational approach examined predictors of shot score. 21 elite and 8 national-standard athletes participated. Multiple linear regression, independent t tests, typical error and coefficient of variation assessed predictors of shot score, discrimination between standards and test–retest error respectively. Stability of aiming predicted 84.2% of the variance in shot score. Six Scatt Expert variables, 10a0, 10a5, 10.0, 10.5, Speed in the last 250 mm, and stability of aiming, discriminated standard (P < 0.05). Test–retest error ranged from a coefficient of variance of 0.72% for 10a0 to 30.69% for Accuracy of Aiming. Stability of aiming had a typical error of 0.55 mm and a coefficient of variance of 13.93%. Results suggest that this optoelectronic training system possesses construct validity if stability of aiming is used as the outcome measure.
Psychometric Assessment of the Applied Mindfulness Process Scale (AMPS) Among a Sample of Women in Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
Authors: Saba Shaddy K. , Black David S. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Objectives
The Applied Mindfulness Process Scale (AMPS) is a measure used to quantify the level at which individuals apply learned mindfulness skills during and after a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI). The AMPS was previously developed and validated among individuals with mindfulness experience and in good health. The utility of the AMPS among individuals receiving an MBI for a clinical disorder has not been examined.

Method
We tested the reliability, nomological validity, and incremental validity of the AMPS in a sample of women with substance use disorder (SUD) engaged in an MBI (n=100).

Results
AMPS and its subscales displayed adequate internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s alpha range = 0.80–0.97) at each assessment, and test-retest reliability correlations were small to moderate in magnitude (Spearman’s ρ range = 0.22–0.74). AMPS scores averaged across assessments correlated with conceptually related measures in the expected directions at post-intervention (Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, (FFMQ,) r = 0.44, p < 0.01; Perceived Stress Scale, PSS, (PSS) r = −0.30, p < 0.01; Difficulties with Emotion Regulation Scale, (DERS,) r = −0.48, p < 0.01). AMPS explained variance in DERS beyond conventional mindfulness measures (MBI class attendance, mindfulness practice effort, FFMQ) at post-intervention (β = −0.32, p < 0.05).

Conclusions
The AMPS broadens the ability to capture behavioral aspects associated with therapeutic change that are distinct from conventional measures of practice quantity and mindfulness disposition. The measure yields predictive value for emotion dysregulation, a common target of MBIs. Factor analytic work is needed in clinical, novice meditator samples.

Preregistration
This study was not preregistered.
Indigenous languages & education: Do we have the right agenda?
Authors: Nakata N. M. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe language and cultural priorities in Australian Indigenous education have been priority areas since the inaugural national Indigenous education policy was launched in 1989. For over thirty years, these priorities have sat awkwardly in the largely non-Indigenous teaching profession and classroom teachers continue to struggle with how to embed these priorities into the education process, despite the efforts of Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority and their elaborations for application at curriculum and practice levels. In this article, I suggest that these language and cultural priorities are at cross-purposes with education priorities, and neither have helped to curb the demise of our Indigenous languages nor improved Indigenous students’ educational outcomes.
Being critical of the student achievement problem in Australia
Authors: Skourdoumbis Andrew , Thomas Matthew Krehl Edward , Rawolle Shaun 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis paper presents a critical exploration of a reported decline in student achievement in Australia (2000–2020). Declining student achievement is framed as symptomatic of broader dysfunction within the education system. The context of declining student achievement is articulated through a Bourdieusian being critical sociology of education. This is achieved using the concepts of illusio and educationalisation as they intersect with Australian schools, in which classroom teachers are given responsibility for solving social and economic ills. As such, due consideration of the goals and commitments to action in the Melbourne Declaration (Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA, 2008), and the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration (Education Council, 2019) is provided. Drawing from these formative documents, the ‘stakes’ that matter are examined highlighting the potential misalignment between equality of opportunity in ameliorating educational disadvantage and the priorities of modern educational discourse.
Preparation for doctoral research: a narrative review
Authors: McDowall Ailie , Ramos Fabiane 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn Australia, only two-thirds of doctoral students finish their degrees, with underrepresented students completing at even lower rates. Students who successfully complete still experience many challenges throughout their degrees. In this narrative literature review, we use preparation and readiness for the doctorate as a framework to examine how students are prepared for studies at the doctoral level, the challenges they experience, and the support that universities provide. We also weave our own stories of the doctorate to demonstrate how the issues raised in the literature play out for doctoral students. Our findings suggest that how students are prepared for the doctorate remains under-researched, with much of the literature focusing on issues that emerge once students commence, and the supports that are provided in response to these challenges. A future focus on preparation may provide insight into how institutional processes can better support doctoral students to successfully complete their degrees.
“What’s going on in my body?”: gaps in menstrual health education and face validation of My Vital Cycles®, an ovulatory menstrual health literacy program
Authors: Roux Felicity , Burns Sharyn , Hendriks Jacqueline , Chih HuiJun 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThere is a high prevalence of adolescent girls with ovulatory menstrual (OM) dysfunction, which is associated with school absenteeism and mental health challenges. Low menstrual health literacy among this group has evoked calls to review OM health education. This qualitative study sought to explore gaps in current OM health education and to validate a holistic school-based OM health literacy program named My Vital Cycles®. Findings are based on 19 written reflections, six focus group discussions and three interviews conducted with 28 girls aged 14–18 years from 11 schools, and five mothers. Six themes compared current OM health education with My Vital Cycles®: understating health, comprehensiveness, resources, teaching, parents and cycle tracking. Future refinements to the program comprised: inclusion of the complete reproductive lifespan, use of visual media and developing a mobile application. These findings inform future research in a whole school approach, strengths-based teaching and changes in the health curriculum.
Quality of life in children and adolescents with growth hormone deficiency and their caregivers: an Italian survey
Authors: Maghnie M. , Orso M. , Polistena B. , Cappa M. , Pozzobon G. , d’Angela D. , Patti G. , Spandonaro F. , Granato S. , Di Virgilio R. , La Torre D. , Salerno M. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this study was to produce evidence on quality of life (QoL) among Italian growth hormone deficiency (GHD) children and adolescents treated with growth hormone (GH) and their parents.

Methods
A survey was conducted among Italian children and adolescents aged 4–18 with a confirmed diagnosis of GHD and treated with GH therapy and their parents. The European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 3 Level Version (EQ-5D-3L) and the Quality of Life in Short Stature Youth (QoLISSY) questionnaires were administered between May and October 2021 through the Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) method. Results were compared with national and international reference values.

Results
The survey included 142 GHD children/adolescents and their parents. The mean EQ-5D-3L score was 0.95 [standard deviation (SD) 0.09], while the mean visual analogue scale (VAS) score was 86.2 (SD 14.2); the scores are similar to those of a reference Italian population aged 18–24 of healthy subjects. As for the QoLISSY child-version, compared to the international reference values for GHD/ idiopathic short stature (ISS) patients, we found a significantly higher score for the physical domain, and lower scores for coping and treatment; compared to the specific reference values for GHD patients, our mean scores were significantly lower for all domains except the physical one. As for the parents, we found a significantly higher score for the physical domain, and a lower score for treatment; compared to reference values GHD-specific, we found lower score in the social, emotional, treatment, parental effects, and total score domains.

Conclusions
Our results suggest that the generic health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in treated GHD patients is high, comparable to that of healthy people. The QoL elicited by a disease specific questionnaire is also good, and comparable with that of international reference values of GHD/ISS patients.
Improved Plasmonic Hot-Electron Capture in Au Nanoparticle/Polymeric Carbon Nitride by Pt Single Atoms for Broad-Spectrum Photocatalytic H2 Evolution
Authors: Gao Manyi , Tian Fenyang , Zhang Xin , Chen Zhaoyu , Yang Weiwei , Yu Yongsheng 
Published: May 2023

AbstractRationally designing broad-spectrum photocatalysts to harvest whole visible-light region photons and enhance solar energy conversion is a “holy grail” for researchers, but is still a challenging issue. Herein, based on the common polymeric carbon nitride (PCN), a hybrid co-catalysts system comprising plasmonic Au nanoparticles (NPs) and atomically dispersed Pt single atoms (PtSAs) with different functions was constructed to address this challenge. For the dual co-catalysts decorated PCN (PtSAs–Au2.5/PCN), the PCN is photoexcited to generate electrons under UV and short-wavelength visible light, and the synergetic Au NPs and PtSAs not only accelerate charge separation and transfer though Schottky junctions and metal-support bond but also act as the co-catalysts for H2 evolution. Furthermore, the Au NPs absorb long-wavelength visible light owing to its localized surface plasmon resonance, and the adjacent PtSAs trap the plasmonic hot-electrons for H2 evolution via direct electron transfer effect. Consequently, the PtSAs–Au2.5/PCN exhibits excellent broad-spectrum photocatalytic H2 evolution activity with the H2 evolution rate of 8.8 mmol g−1 h−1 at 420 nm and 264 μmol g−1 h−1 at 550 nm, much higher than that of Au2.5/PCN and PtSAs–PCN, respectively. This work provides a new strategy to design broad-spectrum photocatalysts for energy conversion reaction.
Green Fabrication of Freestanding Piezoceramic Films for Energy Harvesting and Virus Detection
Authors: Liu Shiyuan , Liao Junchen , Huang Xin , Zhang Zhuomin , Wang Weijun , Wang Xuyang , Shan Yao , Li Pengyu , Hong Ying , Peng Zehua , Li Xuemu , Khoo Bee Luan , Ho Johnny C. , Yang Zhengbao 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Most electronics such as sensors, actuators and energy harvesters need piezoceramic films to interconvert mechanical and electrical energy. Transferring the ceramic films from their growth substrates for assembling electronic devices commonly requires chemical or physical etching, which comes at the sacrifice of the substrate materials, film cracks, and environmental contamination. Here, we introduce a van der Waals stripping method to fabricate large-area and freestanding piezoceramic thin films in a simple, green, and cost-effective manner. The introduction of the quasi van der Waals epitaxial platinum layer enables the capillary force of water to drive the separation process of the film and substrate interface. The fabricated lead-free film, $${\text{Ba}}_{{{0}{\text{.85}}}} {\text{Ca}}_{{{0}{\text{.15}}}} {\text{Zr}}_{{{0}{\text{.1}}}} {\text{Ti}}_{{{0}{\text{.9}}}} {\text{O}}_{{3}}$$

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(BCZT), shows a high piezoelectric coefficient d33 = 209 ± 10 pm V−1 and outstanding flexibility of maximum strain 2%. The freestanding feature enables a wide application scenario, including micro energy harvesting, and covid-19 spike protein detection. We further conduct a life cycle analysis and quantify the low energy consumption and low pollution of the water-based stripping film method.
Harvesting Environment Mechanical Energy by Direct Current Triboelectric Nanogenerators
Authors: Shan Chuncai , Li Kaixian , Cheng Yuntao , Hu Chenguo 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAs hundreds of millions of distributed devices appear in every corner of our lives for information collection and transmission in big data era, the biggest challenge is the energy supply for these devices and the signal transmission of sensors. Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) as a new energy technology meets the increasing demand of today's distributed energy supply due to its ability to convert the ambient mechanical energy into electric energy. Meanwhile, TENG can also be used as a sensing system. Direct current triboelectric nanogenerator (DC-TENG) can directly supply power to electronic devices without additional rectification. It has been one of the most important developments of TENG in recent years. Herein, we review recent progress in the novel structure designs, working mechanism and corresponding method to improve the output performance for DC-TENGs from the aspect of mechanical rectifier, tribovoltaic effect, phase control, mechanical delay switch and air-discharge. The basic theory of each mode, key merits and potential development are discussed in detail. At last, we provide a guideline for future challenges of DC-TENGs, and a strategy for improving the output performance for commercial applications.