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A Performance Index as a measure of the host suitability to Drosophila suzukii Matsumura (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Authors: Dettler María Antonela , Barrientos Gualterio Nicolas , Ansa María Agustina , Vazquez Florencia Anabella , martínez Emilia , Santadino Marina Vilma , Coviella Carlos Eduardo , Virgala María Begoña Riquelme 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Drosophila suzukii Matsumura, known as spotted wing drosophila (SWD), is an Asiatic invasive fruit pest that has spread over the world in the last fifteen years, due to its high reproductive rate, its tolerance to different environmental conditions, the international fruit trade, and its wide range of host plants. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, blueberry is a major susceptible crop, although other cultivated and non-cultivated fruit species are frequent. The aim of this study was to evaluate the host suitability of commercial and non-cultivated fruit species (blueberries, plums, mulberries and cherries) at two stages of maturity by estimating an index that takes into account biological and biometric parameters. The development and survival of SWD cohorts reared on different fruits were followed from egg to adult emergence. Then, adults were sexed and some biometric traits were measured. The indices: Wing loading, Wing aspect and the Relative Performance Index (RPI) were estimated. The shortest developmental time and the maximum egg to adult survival were observed in the specimens developed in mulberry, in both stages of maturity. Only the length of the thorax showed significant differences between treatments in both sexes, and the largest adults were those reared in the ripe mulberries. The RPI, which relates performance and biometric variables, was the best parameter to evaluate the host suitability of SWD. So, it could be used as an indicator of the nutritional quality of fruits available in a region and to evaluate the importance of alternative hosts in the population dynamic of SWD.
Adaptation and psychometric assessment of a sexual and reproductive empowerment scale in Arabic among refugee and non-refugee adolescent girls.
Authors: Dagher Myriam , Abdulrahim Sawsan , Zeid Berthe Abi , Sieverding Maia 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Background
Sexual and reproductive empowerment (SRE) is an important determinant of women’s and girls’ health yet measuring it is complex due to cultural and domain-specific variations. This study describes the process of adapting an SRE sale and testing its psychometric properties among Arabic speaking adolescent girls in Lebanon.
Methods
An SRE scale developed in a Western context was adapted in four steps: 1) reviewing the scale and selecting culturally appropriate domains for translation to standard Arabic; 2) conducting cognitive interviews with 30 11-17-year-old adolescent girls in Lebanon; 3) administering the scale to 339 refugee adolescent girls who participated in an early marriage intervention; and 4) conducting confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the data to assess the scale’s psychometric properties.
Results
The original model for the 13-item adapted scale demonstrated poor fit in CFA. After iteratively removing two items, scale properties were improved, albeit not optimal. The best validity and reliability results were obtained for the self-efficacy domain. Qualitative data revealed that Arab adolescent girls understood self-efficacy in relational terms, recognizing that autonomous decision-making is not necessarily favored but is influenced by parents and family.
Conclusions
This study presents an effort to customize an SRE scale to use in studies on the health of adolescent girls in an Arab cultural context. Qualitative findings highlight the importance of taking into consideration relationality in adolescent sexual and reproductive decision-making. The self-efficacy domain in the adapted scale demonstrates good psychometric properties and is recommended for use in health studies to capture SRE.
Reconstruction of the evolution and deformation history of an active fault – implications from the Atera fault, Central Japan
Authors: Zwingmann Horst , Niwa Masakazu , Todd Andrew , Saunders Martin 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Atera fault clay gouges were collected for age dating near Kawaue, Nakatsugawa city, central Japan and the results integrated within its complex geological history. The results form an internally consistent data set with constraints from existing geochronological data (AFTA, ZFTA, CHIME) and demonstrate the application of gouge dating in providing new data to constrain timing of brittle deformation in Central Japan. The Atera illite age data complete recently obtained limited, illite fault gouge age data from underground exposure in the Toki granite, and the data are identical within error. The age of the heterogenous welded tuff breccia zone (Atera 1) ranges from 40.6 ± 1.0 Ma to 60.0 ± 1.4 Ma whereas ages of the fault core gouge sample (Atera 2) range from 41.8 ± 1.0 Ma to 52.7 ± 1.2 Ma. The finest < 0.1 µm fraction for the fault breccia and fault core gouge yield ages around 41 Ma, identical within error. The obtained data indicate brittle faulting and a subsequent geothermal event occurring in the Paleogene–Eocene, similar to the nearby Toki granite. The brittle deformation and thermal event were synchronous with the post-intrusive exhumation of the pluton. The Atera fault illite age data provide additional insights into an integrated, regional-scale record of tectonic displacement of central Japan, and can be linked to the large scale tectonic processes such as the Emperor sea mount kink around 55 to 46 Ma with fault initiation around 50 Ma and brittle fault cessation or reactivation around 40 Ma in the Eocene.
Effects of mixed biocrusts on soil nutrients and bacterial community structure：A case study from Hilly Loess Plateau, China
Authors: Zhang Lei 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

In this paper, 16S rRNA sequencing analysis was carried out on the mixed crust and the surface layer of bare soil and soil under the crust in this area, and combined with the soil physical and chemical factors, the influence of the mixed crust on the bacterial community structure in the loess hilly area was explained. The results show that mixed crusts can significantly increase the conventional nutrient content of the soil in terms of fast acting phosphorus, total nitrogen and organic matter. In addition, the mixed crust layer develops its own specific bacterial community structure, with Rubrobacteria and Cyanobacteriia specifically enriched in the mixed crust layer. Redundancy analysis (RDA) showed that these particularly enriched species could be involved in the process of photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation, thereby increasing the levels of organic matter and organic nitrogen in the soil. The results of the study provide an important theoretical basis for the microbiology of ecological restoration in the hilly and gully areas of the Loess Plateau.
Risk factors for venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients: A cross sectional study
Authors: Zhang Shu-wen , Liu Wen-Tao , Yang Zhi-Chao , Wang Xiao-Hui , Yang Yuan-Jiao , Zhang Ya-Nan , Wang Jun , Yan Han-Bing , He Hui 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a multifactorial disease that is associated with long-term morbidity, dysfunction, and mortality. Although numerous studies have reported on the incidence and risk factors of VTE in hospitalized patients, the reported results vary due to the complexity of the disease and differences in genetic characteristics, social environment, and disease spectrum. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the incidence, clinical features, and risk factors for VTE in hospitalized patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at Benxi Central Hospital to select patients hospitalized between January and December 2021. All patients underwent Doppler ultrasound, and medical data, including demographic characteristics, past medical history, comorbidities, and hematologic indicators, were collected from the Benxi Clinical Biobank. Chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis were employed to identify independent risk factors. Results A total of 1200 in-patients were eligible for inclusion in the study. The prevalence of venous thromboembolism was 21.4%. 224 patients developed DVT alone, 12 patients developed PE alone, and 14 patients developed both DVT and PE. Of the 238 patients with DVT in the lower limbs (with or without PE), distal DVT was more common than proximal DVT (64.7%vs20.2%). In multifactorial analysis, six variables are independent risk factors for VTE:Diabetes,OR,1.659,(1.100-2.501,P = 0.016);History of confirmedVTE,OR,6.497,(3.505–12.041,P = 0.000);Central venous catheterization,OR,2.605,(1.583–4.289,P = 0.000);Age,OR,1.035,(1.022–1.048,P = 0.000);HGB,OR,0.993,(0.987-1.000,P = 0.042);Unilateral limb pitting oedema,OR,5.307,(3.506–8.033,P = 0.000);Bilateral limb pitting oedema,OR,1.701,(1.081–2.676,P = 0.022). Conclusion The incidence of VTE among hospitalized patients in Benxi region is relatively high. Identifying relevant risk factors allows for early screening of at-risk populations. In order to reduce prevalence, and more prospective studies are needed to comprehensively develop individualised clinical prediction tools for VTE.
Recent variations of water area in the Middle Atlas lakes (Morocco): A response to drought severity and land use changes
Authors: EL-BOUHALI Abdelaziz , AMYAY Mhamed , ECH-CHAHDI Khadija EL OUAZANI 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

The lakes represent important surface water resources and form an integral part of wetlands. The most concerning aspect of the degradation of these areas is the complete drying up of the lakes. In the Mediterranean basin, successive changes in land use practices in the context of climate change have strongly influenced wetland areas. In this study, we opted to use Landsat satellite images to monitor the extent of the water surface in two representative lakes (Aoua and Ifrah) of the tabular Middle Atlas (TMA). The results obtained from the processing of satellite images show a significant regression in the surface area of the lakes, with periods of complete drying for Aoua lake, endangering their fragile ecosystems and biodiversity. This very critical situation of the two lakes is linked to the conjunction of natural and anthropogenic factors. The analysis of climatic data shows a significant climate change from the 1980s, with long periods of drought. In parallel, the study area has undergone remarkable modifications in land use, mainly characterized by a significant extension of irrigated agricultural areas to the detriment of grazing and rainfed crop lands. In three decades, the area of irrigated crops has increased from approximately 1300 hectares in 1985 to 7070 hectares in 2022, representing an increase of 542%. The findings presented in this study reveal the extent of lake degradation in the TMA and reflect the alarming decline in groundwater levels. This indicates that the development of a strategy for the protection of water resources should be considered as a matter of urgency.
Application of tip-bendable ureteral access sheath in flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy: an initial experience of 224 cases
Authors: Liang Hui , Liang Lijian , Lin Yiwei , Yu Yin , Xu Xiaoling , Liang Zihao , Sheng Jinmin , Shen Baihua 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Introduction:
During the last decades, the advent of flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy has revolutionized the management of upper urinary tract stones. We designed a patented tip-bendable ureteral access sheath to facilitate stone clearance. Our current study reported our initial experience of 224 cases.
Material and methods:
The study is a descriptive, retrospective analysis. The initial 224 cases, operated consecutively by one surgeon during 16 months, were reviewed. The novel tip-bendable ureteral access sheath was applied in the procedure. Demographics, laboratory tests, and peri- and postoperative findings (operation duration, stone-free rate (SFR), utilization of flexible instruments and complications) were analyzed.
Resutls:
The median age of the patients was 56 years and the mean stones size was 2.3 ± 1.3cm. There were 63 cases of upper ureteral stone, 93cases of renal stone and 68 cases of ureteral-renal stones. The mean operative time was 69.2 ± 65.2 minutes. The immediate stone-free rate was 76.8% and the 1 month post-operative stone-free rate was 97.3%. Most cases(95.5%)were success in single session. Two patient experienced post-operative fever. There was no unplanned readmission. The frequency of post-operative complications was estimated at 0.89% (Clavien I).
Conclusion:
Flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy with tip-bendable ureteral access sheath is a safe and effective procedure, which can achieve excellent stone clearance.
Permeability evolution of Bentheim Sandstone at simulated georeservoir conditions
Authors: Fazio Marco , Chandler Michael R. , Sauter Martin 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Bentheim Sandstone is considered suitable conventional georeservoir rock even at great depth because of its mineral composition, homogeneity, micro- and macrostructure, and is also used as a reference material in rock deformation tests. However, a full characterization of the permeability at representative depths has never been performed. Here we report new experimental data where the permeability of Bentheim Sandstone is measured both with simultaneous variation and with sequential variation of three different variables in order to simulate georeservoir conditions. The results indicate a decrease in permeability with simulated increasing depth until 2–3 km, followed by a partial permeability recovery until 4–5 km depth. During the exhumation path, initially permeability is unaffected, but at shallow depths a sharp increase in permeability is observed, likely due to microcracking. These variations are a consequence of a complex interaction between stress, pore pressure and temperature, highlighting the importance of experiments considering all three variables when studying the evolution of permeability at depth. These results will aid with the accurate estimation of permeability at different georeservoir conditions.
Natural history model predicts benefits associated with screening for lung cancer by detecting circulating tumor DNA
Authors: Plevritis Sylvia , Simoni Giulia , Avanzini Stefano , Pashayan Nora , Reiter Johannes 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Current US screening guidelines recommend low dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans for high-risk individuals of lung cancer, however, only 13% of the eligible population adhere to the recommendation. Using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) as a blood-based cancer biomarker for screening may increase the adherence to screening programs while simultaneously decreasing radiation exposure and invasive follow-up procedures due to false-positives of LDCT. To estimate the health benefits of annual lung cancer screening with ctDNA, we built and applied a multi scale model of the natural history of lung cancer that includes clinical stage progression and ctDNA shedding, and models ctDNA detection. Our multi-scale model integrates data on lung cancer including clinical data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database and molecular data on tumor growth, ctDNA shedding and ctDNA detection. The ctDNA detection function is based on a sequencing panel enriched for recurrent point mutations associated with lung cancer and leverages The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) data. Using the model, we generated individual patient trajectories in term of the natural history of lung cancer and aggregated the results at the population level to compare overall health outcomes in the presence vs absence of an annual ctDNA screening. These outcomes include the tumor size and stage at detection, 5-year survival, age-specific incidence-based mortality rate, and cure fraction, which is identified by patients who would have died from lung cancer but instead died from other causes due to screen detection. Our work shows that annual ctDNA screening detected 35% of lung cancer patients while asymptomatic with 99% specificity. Among screen-detected patients, 36% were curable due to early detection but would have been uncurable without screening. Compared to not screening, annual ctDNA screening reduced the median tumor size at detection (from 3.2 cm to 2.2 cm), increased the proportion of early-stage cases (from 36% to 56%), increased 5-year survival (from 20% to 33%), and reduced the average age-specific mortality rate by 21%. In conclusion, an annual ctDNA screening program, even with low sensitivity but high specificity, is expected to provide measurable health benefits and warrants further consideration
Simulation study on the impact of ecological water recharge on the riverine environment based on Mike21
Authors: Zhang Xianqi , Chen Peng , Han Yonghua , Chang Xing , Dai Shengnan 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Through the simulation study of river ecological recharge, it reveals the law of water quality change under different ecological recharge scenarios of the White River, and provides theoretical basis for optimizing the recharge scheme and improving the recharge effect. Based on Mike21, a water environment model for ecological recharge of the river was established to simulate the evolution of DO,CODMn, COD, NH3-N and TP in the Baihe River under different scenarios, to analyze the water quality characteristics of the river, to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different recharge strategies, to explore the optimization scheme of ecological recharge of the Baihe River, and to analyze the drivers of the impact on the water environment. The results show: Among the three recharge scenarios, the scenario with 2 times the flow rate and 1/2 the recharge duration had the best recharge effect, and the river was upgraded from Class IV water quality standard to Class III water standard; The White River has better water quality conditions under non-flood conditions because it is less subject to confluence, while flood conditions tend to have poorer water quality conditions due to the effects of multiple sources of pollutant pooling; Water quality conditions during the recharge period of the river were better than during the non-recharge period, and water quality indicators showed a spatial pattern of upstream being better than downstream.
Thermal damage evolution of granite under different thermal conditions based on Two-Scale tessellation via discrete element method
Authors: Ma Qianchi , Liu Xiaoli , Song Danqing , Wang Enzhi , Zhang Jianmin , Yao Wenli , Wang Mingyang 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
This paper presents a numerical modeling method that integrates a grain-growth model and Voronoi polygon configuration to investigate the thermal damage characteristics and fracture mechanism of granite under three distinct thermal conditions: rapid heating, slow heating, and cycle heating. The proposed method accurately simulates the intra-grain damage modes of mineral particles and the mechanical responses of granite. Through the simulation, it was observed that slow heating induces more significant deterioration compared to rapid heating, while cycle heating leads to wider crack openings and apparent brittle damage during the cooling phase. Furthermore, the peak strength and elastic modulus of granite demonstrate a significant decrease with increasing temperature under all three heating conditions. Notably, slow heating exhibits ductility characteristics in its post-peak residual strength. This study also analyzes the effects of different thermal conditions on the damage evolution pattern and cracking mechanism of rocks. It is found that slow heating generates a higher number of cracks with a broader distribution and intra-grain damage, whereas cycle heating results in severe cracks and fractures. The findings of this study have practical implications for preventing and controlling thermal disasters in deep rock engineering.
Variation in the levels of Anisakis spp. infection in the European anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus (L. 1758) from the Bay of Biscay in the period 2000-2023 (ICES Subarea 8)
Authors: Díez Guzmán , Santos Maria , Boyra Guillermo , Chust Guillem , Santurtún Marina , Maceira Arantza , Mendibil Iñaki , Bilbao Elisabette , Abaroa Carmen 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The European anchovy Engraulis encrasicholus is one of the most commercial important species in the Bay of Biscay (ICES Subarea 8). We analysed the temporal mean abundance of Anisakis spp. larvae species in anchovies from ICES subarea 8 in 2000, 2001, 2014-2016, 2019-2023. Prevalence, mean abundance and intensity were examined by length classes. Prevalence in adults was only 1% in 2000 but increased to 90% in 2014. Since 2015 prevalence has decreased; and 17.6 % of individuals were affected in 2023. Mean abundance showed a similar trend, with a peak of 3.79 nematodes/anchovy in 2014, which fell to 0.21 in 2023. The species A. simplex (s.s.) and A. pegreffii were identified by the PCR/SANGER sequencing and PCR/RLFP size ITS fragments techniques in 2019 and 2020. Anisakis simplex sensu stricto was the most abundant species, accounting by these two techniques for 61 to 64 % of total nematodes in 2019 and 52% in 2020.
A Spatial Downscaling Method for Solar-induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence Product Using Random Forest Regression and Drought Monitoring
Authors: Zhang Zhaoxu , Chen Jiale , Sun Yuanheng , Shi Zhenwei , Xu Wei 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF), an electromagnetic signal that has been proven to be an efficient tool for monitoring and assessing gross primary productivity (GPP) and drought. To solve the problem of sparse resolution of SIF based on satellites, researchers have developed different downscaling algorithms. Recently, the SIF products frequently used is 0.05° spatial resolution. This study selected global ‘OCO-2’ SIF, normalized difference vegetation index, and land surface temperature products, obtained downscaled SIF data with 1km resolution using random forest method. Using the downscaled SIF results with 1km resolution, SIF anomaly index was established and calculated to monitor drought. Results showed that the RF-based downscaled SIF result had the same trend with GOSIF value. Subsequently, the correlation coefficients among SIF and GPP were calculated. The downscaled SIF had a higher correlation with GPP from MODIS than 0.05° GOSIF. The correlation coefficients were 0.74 and 0.68 in May 2018. Moreover, SIF anomaly index had positive correlations with crops yield, the correlation coefficients were 0.93 (wheat) and 0.89 (maize) respectively. Drought index had negative correlation with areas affected by drought and correlation coefficient was − 0.58. The SIF index based on RF method will be helpful for studying regional drought.