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Comparison of rapid preparation methods for Pb isotope analysis of high‐Pb ceramic glazes: A case study of late medieval Besztercebánya/Banská Bystrica‐type stove tiles
Authors: Horváth Anikó , Bajnóczi Bernadett , Györkös Dorottya , Palcsu László 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThis study identified the provenance of Pb flux used in the production of the glaze of unique, high‐quality late medieval stove tiles from the northern part of the Carpathian Basin, and elaborated and evaluated a fast preparation process to measure Pb isotope ratios in high‐Pb glazes. We compared three different methods of preparation. Method 1 consisted of the dissolution of bulk chips of glaze, dilution of the solution and mass spectrometric analysis without Pb purification. Method 2 collected the Pb from the surface of the glaze with acid‐impregnated swabs, subsequent dilution and direct analysis of the sample solution. Method 3 used solutions from method 1, extraction of Pb by ion‐exchange chromatography and analysis of the purified Pb. Each preparation method produced a similar Pb isotope ratio. The majority of the Pb isotope ratios fall into one group and indicate that lead imported from the Krakow–Silesia mining region was mainly used for production of the glazes of the stove tiles made by different workshops.
‘How dare you call that playground banter?!’: Service provider perspectives on coercive control and young people
Authors: Burton Victoria , Gormally Sinéad 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThis article presents service provider perspectives on young people and coercive control. Findings illustrate that young people need help from service providers to identify coercive control whilst simultaneously, some service providers minimise young people's experiences using an adult focused frame of reference. This has the potential to deny their agency and render young people's experiences invisible. We highlight the need for education on the specific issues young people face including how that might differ from adults. Finally, we examine the paradoxical role of social media as having transformative possibilities yet in a parallel process, creating opportunities for continued abuse.
Additional effects of exercise to hypocaloric diet on body weight, body composition, glycaemic control and cardio‐respiratory fitness in adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Memelink Robert G. , Hummel Mitchell , Hijlkema Aveline , Streppel Martinet T. , Bautmans Ivan , Weijs Peter J. M. , Berk Kirsten A. , Tieland Michael 
Published: March 2023

AbstractAimsThis systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluates the additional effect of exercise to hypocaloric diet on body weight, body composition, glycaemic control and cardio‐respiratory fitness in adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes.MethodsEmbase, Medline, Web of Science and Cochrane Central databases were evaluated, and 11 studies were included. Random‐effects meta‐analysis was performed on body weight and measures of body composition and glycaemic control, to compare the effect of hypocaloric diet plus exercise with hypocaloric diet alone.ResultsExercise interventions consisted of walking or jogging, cycle ergometer training, football training or resistance training and duration varied from 2 to 52 weeks. Body weight and measures of body composition and glycaemic control decreased during both the combined intervention and hypocaloric diet alone. Mean difference in change of body weight (−0.77 kg [95% CI: −2.03; 0.50]), BMI (−0.34 kg/m2 [95% CI: −0.73; 0.05]), waist circumference (−1.42 cm [95% CI: −3.84; 1.00]), fat‐free mass (−0.18 kg [95% CI: −0.52; 0.17]), fat mass (−1.61 kg [95% CI: −4.42; 1.19]), fasting glucose (+0.14 mmol/L [95% CI: −0.02; 0.30]), HbA1c (−1 mmol/mol [95% CI: −3; 1], −0.1% [95% CI: −0.2; 0.1]) and HOMA‐IR (+0.01 [95% CI: −0.40; 0.42]) was not statistically different between the combined intervention and hypocaloric diet alone. Two studies reported VO2max and showed significant increases upon the addition of exercise to hypocaloric diet.ConclusionsBased on limited data, we did not find additional effects of exercise to hypocaloric diet in adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes on body weight, body composition or glycaemic control, while cardio‐respiratory fitness improved.
iGlarLixi provides a higher derived time‐in‐range versus insulin glargine 100 U/mL or lixisenatide in Asian Pacific people with type 2 diabetes: A post hoc analysis
Authors: Guo Xiaohui , Yang Wenying , Zhang Junqing , Dong Xiaolin , Liu Ming , Gu Shenghong , Lauand Felipe , Li Lingyu , Huang Qiong , Kang Lei , Souhami Elisabeth 
Published: March 2023

AbstractAimTo evaluate the efficacy of iGlarLixi in the Asian Pacific (AP) population with type 2 diabetes (T2D) using derived time‐in‐ranges calculated from seven‐point self‐measured blood glucose.MethodsTwo phase III trials were analysed. LixiLan‐O‐AP was performed in insulin‐naive T2D patients (n = 878) randomized to iGlarLixi, glargine 100 units/mL (iGlar) or lixisenatide (Lixi). LixiLan‐L‐CN was performed in insulin‐treated T2D patients (n = 426) randomized to iGlarLixi or iGlar. Changes in derived time‐in‐ranges from baseline to end‐of‐treatment (EOT) and estimated treatment differences (ETDs) were analysed. The proportions of patients achieving 70% or higher derived time‐in‐range (dTIR), 5% or higher dTIR improvement, and the composite triple target (≥ 70% dTIR, < 4% derived time‐below‐the‐range [dTBR] and < 25% derived time‐above‐the‐range [dTAR]) were calculated.ResultsThe changes from baseline to EOT in dTIR with iGlarLixi were greater versus iGlar (ETD1: 11.45% [95% CI, 7.66% to 15.24%]) or Lixi (ETD2: 20.54% [95% CI, 15.74% to 25.33%]) in LixiLan‐O‐AP, and versus iGlar (ETD: 16.59% [95% CI, 12.09% to 21.08%]) in LixiLan‐L‐CN. In LixiLan‐O‐AP, the proportions of patients achieving 70% or higher dTIR or 5% or higher dTIR improvement at EOT with iGlarLixi were 77.5% and 77.8%, respectively, higher than with iGlar (61.1% and 75.3%) or Lixi (47.0% and 53.0%). In LixiLan‐L‐CN, the proportions of patients achieving 70% or higher dTIR or 5% or higher dTIR improvement at EOT were 71.4% and 59.8% with iGlarLixi, greater than with iGlar (45.4% and 39.5%). More patients achieved the triple target with iGlarLixi compared with iGlar or Lixi.ConclusioniGlarLixi achieved greater improvements in dTIR parameters versus iGlar or Lixi in insulin‐naïve and insulin‐experienced AP people with T2D.
RETRACTED: The construction of enterprise's financial supply chain management under blockchain technology
Authors: Ke Wumin 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThis paper uses the advantages of blockchain technology to help construction enterprises obtain low‐interest bank loans, effectively reduce financing costs, thus improving the level of financial supply chain, innovating financial management (FM) of construction enterprises, solving the FM transformation problem of construction enterprises and promoting the sustainable development of construction enterprises, and thus doing the following work. First, this paper describes the concept and characteristics of BT and the motivation of FM of construction enterprises to use BT. Second, it analyses BT's three main application advantages in construction enterprise financing: reducing financial risks, improving the credit penetration of core enterprises, and reducing financing costs. Meanwhile, this paper summarizes the problems that should be paid attention to in implementing the current financial supply chain management strategy in enterprises. It provides a solid theoretical foundation for the research of FM transformation in construction enterprises. Finally, the overall design and functional analysis of the BT FM platform are carried out. The functions of the BT FM platform are divided into four modules: system management, credit management, contract management, and information management. Besides, their specific business processes are analysed. The research results show that BT is applicable in enterprises, and the value of each participant's financing platform can be clearly defined from the construction of BT‐based financing platform. The income quota of the owner's individual operation is 33%, and the income quota of the tripartite cooperation is also 33%, which further illustrates the effectiveness of the financial financing model of construction enterprises based on BT and the feasibility of its actual implementation in the future. In this paper, the related issues of financial supply chain management are systematically and comprehensively summarized, which has theoretical guiding significance for the research of FM transformation of construction enterprises based on BT.
Processing of polymer‐derived, aerogel‐filled, SiC foams for high‐temperature insulation
Authors: Zambotti Andrea , Ionescu Emanuel , Gargiulo Nicola , Caputo Domenico , Vakifahmetoglu Cekdar , Santhosh Balanand , Biesuz Mattia , Sorarù Gian Domenico 
Published: March 2023

AbstractPorous polymer‐derived ceramics (PDCs) are outperforming materials when low‐density and thermal inertia are required. In this frame, thermal insulating foams such as silicon carbide (SiC) ones possess intriguing requisites for aerospace applications, but their thermal conductivity is affected by gas phase heat transfer and, in the high temperature region, by radiative mechanisms. Owing to the versatility of the PDC route, we present a synthesis pathway to embed PDC SiC aerogels within the open cells of a SiC foam, thus sensibly decreasing the thermal conductivity at 1000°C from 0.371 W·m−1K−1 to 0.243 W·m−1K−1. In this way, it was possible to couple the mechanical properties of the foam with the insulating ability of the aerogels.The presented synthesis was optimized by selecting, among acetone, n‐hexane, and cyclohexane, the proper solvent for the gelation step of the aerogel formation to obtain a proper mesoporous colloidal structure that, after ceramization at 1000°C, presents a specific surface area of 193 m2·g−1. The so‐obtained ceramic composites present a lowest density of 0.18 g·cm−3, a porosity of 90% and a compressive strength of 0.76 MPa.
Geographic variation of litter chemistry and palatability in an invasive plant versus its native competitor
Authors: Guo Yaolin , Zhang Youzheng , Wu Jihua , Richards Christina L. , Bossdorf Oliver , Li Bo , Ju Rui‐Ting 
Published: March 2023

AbstractAimLatitudinal variation in biotic interactions is recognized as a driver underlying variation in plant invasion success and therefore an important issue in conservation biogeography. However, previous studies have mainly focused on interactions between living plants and herbivores, whereas litter traits and detritivory have been hardly studied along latitude or compared between native and invasive plants. Our aim was to compare latitudinal variation in leaf litter chemistry and palatability to detritivores between invasive and native plants, and investigate which chemical traits determine detritivory and whether they are climate‐driven.LocationChina.TaxaSpartina alterniflora, Phragmites australis, Porcellio laevis, Chiromantes dehaani.MethodsWe combined field surveys with laboratory experiments to compare latitudinal variation in litter chemistry between the widespread invasive Spartina alterniflora and its native competitor Phragmites australis across their co‐occurring range (20.9–40.7° N, ~2200 km). For both species, we examined litter palatability to two common detritivores (Porcellio laevis and Chiromantes dehaani) along the same latitude. We also analysed relationships among climate, litter traits and detritivory.ResultsIn five of nine litter traits, we found latitudinal clines, with little difference between the two plant species in how they responded across the gradient. Litter palatability decreased with increasing latitude, but was generally higher in Spartina than Phragmites. Two key litter traits (C:P ratio and flavonoid content) were significantly associated with temperature of origin and with detritivory.Main ConclusionsThere were geographic clines in litter traits and palatability, with strong links between climate, litter chemistry and detritivory, in both Spartina and Phragmites. Spartina litter, however, was more rapidly decomposed by detritivores, which could create positive feedbacks, and contributes to the successful Spartina invasion along China's coast. Future ecological restoration projects should therefore dispose Spartina plant tissue or litter off‐site, to reduce the competitiveness of Spartina and support the conservation of native Phragmites.
European bee diversity: Taxonomic and phylogenetic patterns
Authors: Leclercq Nicolas , Marshall Leon , Caruso Geoffrey , Schiel Kerry , Weekers Timothy , Carvalheiro Luísa G. , Dathe Holger H. , Kuhlmann Michael , Michez Denis , Potts Simon G. , Rasmont Pierre , Roberts Stuart P. M. , Smagghe Guy , Vandamme Peter , Vereecken Nicolas J. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractAimWild bees still face striking shortfalls in knowledge of biodiversity in key regions of the world. This includes Europe, where despite a long tradition of data gathering, the continental scale distribution patterns of wild bees have not been systematically analysed to date. This study aims to characterise large‐scale biodiversity patterns to: (i) understand spatial–temporal heterogeneity in large‐scale databases, (ii) locate genuine diversity hotspots and their relationship with biogeographical patterns or habitats of interests and (iii) identify understudied species and areas to further design conservation actions for most at risk species in key regions.LocationEurope.TaxonBees.MethodsWe present a continental and standardised study of bee taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity patterns in Europe, using a large compilation of occurrence records of nearly three million validated occurrence records for 1515 wild bee species.ResultsSouthern and eastern Europe suffer from the largest gaps in data availability while northern and western regions benefit from better historical coverage. Our models show that higher wild bee diversity in Europe is hosted in xeric, warm areas, as highlighted by a clear latitudinal gradient. However, phylogenetic diversity is predicted to be more homogenous across Europe than taxonomic diversity, suggesting that policies and strategies targeted to protect species richness may differ from those targeting greater phylogenetic diversity.Main conclusionsThis study represents a significant advance in the characterisation of wild bee distribution patterns across Europe and is an important stepping stone towards the design of more targeted survey efforts and conservation actions of this key group of pollinators. This, in turn, will provide the data necessary to improve the spatiotemporal coverage in a context of ongoing and future Europe‐wide monitoring schemes, to ultimately develop cost‐effective, coordinated and evidence‐based conservation actions and tailored habitat management actions that can be implemented on a smaller scale.
High‐throughput identification of tuna (Thunnus spp.) larvae in the Gulf of Mexico using unlabelled‐probe high‐resolution melting analysis
Authors: Smith Brad L. , Lu Ching‐Ping , Cornic Maëlle , Alvarado Bremer Jaime R. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThe genus Thunnus (family Scombridae) comprises eight species of tunas of which all but one are targeted by industrialized fisheries. Although intact individuals of these species can be distinguished by morphological characteristics, researchers and managers often rely on dressed, frozen, juvenile or larval fish samples, which often necessitates the identification of molecular species. Here the authors investigate short amplicon (SA) and unlabelled probe high‐resolution melting analysis (UP‐HRMA) as a low‐cost, high‐throughput molecular genotyping assay capable of distinguishing between albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), blackfin tuna (Thunnus atlanticus), bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) and yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) in the Gulf of Mexico. Although SA‐HRMA of variable regions in the NADH dehydrogenase subunit 4 (ND4) and subunit 5 (ND5), and subunit 6 (ND6) of the mtDNA genome did yield some species‐specific diagnostic melting curves (e.g., ND4 assay can reliably distinguish Atlantic bluefin tuna), genotype masking produced excessive variation in melting curves for reliable multi‐species identification. To minimize the genotyping masking of SA‐HRMA a 26 base pair long UP containing four SNPs was developed within a 133 bp segment of ND4. The UP‐HRMA is able to reliably distinguish Gulf of Mexico species T. thynnus, T. obesus, T. albacares and T. atlanticus by UP melting temperature at 67, 62, 59 and 57°C, respectively. The developed UP‐HRMA assay is a lower‐cost, higher‐throughput, alternative to previously published molecular assays for tuna identification that can be easily automated for large data sets, including ichthyological larval surveys, fisheries specimens lacking distinguishing morphological characteristics or detection of fraudulent trading of tuna species.
Efficacy and safety of a facial serum and a mask containing salicylic acid and lipohydroxy acid in acne management: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Li Shuting , He Xiaofeng , Zhang Zhongxing , Zhang Xianghua (Succi) , Niu Yueqing (Gloria) , Steel Andrew , Wang Hequn (Tracy) 
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackgroundInflammatory and non‐inflammatory acne lesions constitute a significant clinical challenge in acne subjects.AimTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of a facial serum and a mask containing salicylic acid and lipohydroxy acid for improving skin conditions.MethodsThis randomized controlled trial included adults with comedones, post‐inflammatory erythema (PIE) and/or hyperpigmentation (PIH) in Shanghai, China in July 2021. Participants were randomly assigned 1:1 to receive the study Serum + Mask or serum alone for 8 weeks. Acne severity, comedones, papules, pustules, PIE, PIH, skin pores, skin tone evenness, sebum secretion, skin hydration, and trans‐epidermal water loss were evaluated at T0d, T1d, T7d, T14d, T28d, and T56d.ResultsEighty‐three participants were included, including 41 and 42 in the Serum + Mask and Serum groups, respectively. Acne severity, density of skin pores, skin tone evenness, PIH foci on face, PIE foci on nose, intensity of PIE and PIH, closed comedones on face, open comedones on nose, sebum secretion, and skin hydration were significantly improved from baseline after 8 weeks of treatment in both groups (all p < 0.05). Addition of the mask improved the number of closed comedones (−6.56 ± 0.39 vs. −5.19 ± 0.44, p = 0.022) and acne severity (−0.39 ± 0.08 vs. −0.12 ± 0.09, p = 0.026) substantially more than using the serum alone. No adverse reaction was reported in either group.ConclusionsThe study serum improved skin conditions by regulating skin barrier function and achieving a balance of skin hydration and sebum secretion, removing comedones and improving PIE and PIH. Addition of the mask accelerated the effects without compromising safety.
Severity of REM sleep without atonia correlates with measures of cognitive impairment and depressive symptoms in REM sleep behaviour disorder
Authors: Figorilli Michela , Meloni Federico , Lecca Rosamaria , Tamburrino Ludovica , Mascia Maria Giuseppina , Cocco Viola , Meloni Mario , Marques Ana Raquel , Vidal Tiphaine , Congiu Patrizia , Defazio Giovanni , Durif Frank , Lanza Giuseppe , Ferri Raffaele , Schenck Carlos H. , Fantini Maria Livia , Puligheddu Monica 
Published: March 2023

SummaryThis study aimed to correlate REM sleep without atonia (RSWA) and neuropsychological data in patients with idiopathic/isolated REM sleep behaviour disorder (iRBD) and those with RBD associated with Parkinson's disease (PDRBD), in order to assess whether higher degrees of RSWA are related to poorer cognitive performance. A total of 142 subjects were enrolled: 48 with iRBD, 55 with PDRBD, and 39 PD without RBD (PDnoRBD). All participants underwent video‐polysomnographic recording, clinical and neuropsychological assessment. RSWA was quantified according to two manual scoring methods (Montréal, SINBAR) and one automated (REM atonia index, RAI). Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was diagnosed according to diagnostic criteria for MCI in Parkinson's disease. The relationship between neuropsychological scores and RSWA metrics was explored by multiple linear regression analysis and logistic regression models. Patients with iRBD showed significantly lower visuospatial functions and working memory, compared with the others. More severe RSWA was associated with a higher risk of reduced visuospatial abilities (OR 0.15), working memory (OR 2.48), attention (OR 2.53), and semantic fluency (OR 0.15) in the iRBD. In the whole group, a greater RSWA was associated with an increased risk for depressive symptoms (OR 3.6). A total of 57(40%) MCI subjects were found (17 iRBD, 26 PDRBD, and 14 PDnoRBD). Preserved REM‐atonia was associated with a reduced odds of multi‐domain MCI in the whole study population (OR 0.54). In conclusion, a greater severity of RSWA was associated with an increased risk for poor cognitive performance and depressive mood in patients with RBD. Moreover, higher RAI was associated with a lower risk of multi‐domain MCI.
Food environment around schools and adolescent consumption of unhealthy foods in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Berhane Hanna Y. , Tadesse Amare Worku , Noor Ramadhani , Worku Alemayehu , Shinde Sachin , Fawzi Wafaie 
Published: March 2023

AbstractAdolescent diets may be influenced by the retail food environment around schools. However, international research to examine associations between the proximity of retail food outlets to schools and diet provides equivocal support for an association. This study aims to understand the school food environment and drivers for adolescents' consumption of unhealthy foods in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Mixed‐methods research was conducted, 1200 adolescents (10–14 years) from randomly selected government schools were surveyed, along with vendors within 5‐min' walk of the schools and focus group discussions (FGDs) with adolescent groups. Mixed‐effect logistic regression investigated the relationship between the number of vendors around the schools and the consumption of selected unhealthy foods. Thematic analysis was used to summarize findings from the FGDs. Consumption of sweets and sugar‐sweetened beverages (S‐SSB) and deep‐fried foods (DFF) at least once a week was reported by 78.6% and 54.3% of the adolescents, respectively. Although all schools were surrounded by food vendors selling DFF and S‐SSB, consumption was not associated with the number of vendors available around the school. However, adolescents' awareness and perception of healthy food, and their concerns about the safety of foods in the market, influenced their dietary choices and behaviours. Lack of financial resources to purchase food as desired also played a role in their selection of food and eating habits. Reported unhealthy food consumption is high among adolescents in Addis Ababa. Thus, further research is warranted to come up with school‐based interventions that promote access and healthy food choices among adolescents.