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Improving electronic reporting rates in the U.S. recreational fishery for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Authors: Goldsmith William M. , Scheld Andrew M. , McGuire Christopher , Lobue Carl 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Objective
In recent years, electronic self-reporting has emerged as a potentially powerful tool for timely collection of catch and effort data from recreational fisheries. Such approaches are particularly critical given that recreational fisheries contribute significantly to fishing mortality for popular marine fish species in North America and elsewhere. However, many self-reporting programs are voluntary and struggle with angler recruitment and retention, while those that are mandatory have demonstrated mixed success with angler compliance. In this study, we surveyed Massachusetts anglers in the recreational fishery for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Thunnus thynnus; anglers in this fishery are required to report all landings and dead discards, but compliance has historically been poor.

Methods
The survey assessed respondents' Bluefin Tuna fishing experience and behavior, opinions about self-reporting, and views on the effectiveness of various strategies to increase self-reporting rates. Because we had access to past reporting history, we were able to compare responses between those who had previously reported Bluefin Tuna and those who had not.

Result
We achieved a response rate of 21.9%, and by comparing survey responses with past reporting history, we estimated a reporting compliance rate of only about 42%. Surprisingly, responses to survey questions generally did not differ markedly between reporters and nonreporters, although we did find evidence that those who complied with the self-reporting requirement had less faith in the Bluefin Tuna fishery's management process. Among the top strategies identified by respondents to increase reporting compliance were (1) providing incentives; (2) providing behavioral “nudges,” such as reminders; (3) better educating anglers on the benefits of self-reporting; (4) increasing the user-friendliness of the reporting technology; and (5) the reframing of norms through leveraging leaders in the fishery.

Conclusion
Our findings can help to inform self-reporting and other citizen science approaches to maximize the quantity and quality of recreational data collected, in turn informing the sustainable management of this sector.
A resolved CFD–DEM investigation into the onset of suffusion: effect of confining pressure and stress anisotropy
Authors: Chen Tianhao , Hu Zheng , Yang Zhongxuan , Zhang Yida 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe susceptibility of a granular soil to suffusion is strongly dependent on its grain size distribution (GSD) and the mechanical and hydraulic conditions it is subjected to. This study investigates the onset of suffusion considering the effect of confining pressure and stress anisotropy using a fully resolved computational fluid dynamics and discrete element method (CFD–DEM). Three benchmarks, including the sedimentations of single and two adjacent spheres and the classic one‐dimensional (1D) consolidation are performed to demonstrate the capability of this method for high‐fidelity particle‐fluid simulations. A modified hydraulic criterion for the onset of suffusion considering stress anisotropy is presented. The microstructural changes of soil specimens before and during global suffusion are inspected, with emphasis on the evolutions of particle kinetic energy and displacements, force chain networks, and stress anisotropy. We found that the critical hydraulic gradient is negatively correlated with the confining pressure and the degree of stress anisotropy. Fine particles in the soil matrix are locally detached at small hydraulic gradients before the apparent global suffusion, as manifested by the variation of particle kinetic energy and coordination numbers. The roles of different contact types on force transmission and stress anisotropy in eroded specimens are also examined.
Synthesis and properties study of alkali soluble resin fortified polyacrylate latex
Authors: Qin Tiantian , Liu Guojun , Zhang Jisheng , Zhao Lei , Meng Fancheng 
Published: August 2023

AbstractLatex films with high heat resistance tend to have higher Tg and the emulsion minimum film formation temperature (MFFT) is higher. Higher MFFT latexes do not produce continuous coherent films at low temperatures during application. Consequently, in order to solve the paradoxical problem of obtaining latex films with high Tg at low emulsion MFFT, a series of alkali soluble resin (ASR) stabilized latexes were synthesized in this study using a semi‐continuous pre‐emulsification polymerization process. The microstructure of latex particles, polymerization stability, composition and properties of latex films were characterized and tested by ATR‐FTIR, TEM, ZETA potential analyzer, DSC, orthomorphic metallographic microscope, and gloss tester. The results show that the addition of ASR reduces the content of coagulum during polymerization and significantly increases the number of latex particles. The high Tg ASR also induces the formation of a microphase separation structure with a dual glass transition in the latex film, which improves heat resistance. Additionally, hydroplasticized ASR reduces emulsion MFFT, improves latex film flatness, and enhances its glossiness. The introduction of ASR acts as a dual role of synergy with conventional ionic surfactants during synthesis to increase the stability of composite latexes and with polyacrylate (PA) in application to enhance its properties.
Data Base similarity (DBsimilarity) of natural products to aid compound identification on MS and NMR pipelines, similarity networking, and more
Authors: Borges Ricardo M. , de Assis Ferreira Gabriela , Campos Mariana Martins , Teixeira Andrew Magno , das Neves Costa Fernanda , Chagas Fernanda Oliveira 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIntroductionWe developed Data Base similarity (DBsimilarity), a user‐friendly tool designed to organize structure databases into similarity networks, with the goal of facilitating the visualization of information primarily for natural product chemists who may not have coding experience.MethodDBsimilarity, written in Jupyter Notebooks, converts Structure Data File (SDF) files into Comma‐Separated Values (CSV) files, adds chemoinformatics data, constructs an MZMine custom database file and an NMRfilter candidate list of compounds for rapid dereplication of MS and 2D NMR data, calculates similarities between compounds, and constructs CSV files formatted into similarity networks for Cytoscape.ResultsThe Lotus database was used as a source for Ginkgo biloba compounds, and DBsimilarity was used to create similarity networks including NPClassifier classification to indicate biosynthesis pathways. Subsequently, a database of validated antibiotics from natural products was combined with the G. biloba compounds to identify promising compounds. The presence of 11 compounds in both datasets points to possible antibiotic properties of G. biloba, and 122 compounds similar to these known antibiotics were highlighted. Next, DBsimilarity was used to filter the NPAtlas database (selecting only those with MIBiG reference) to identify potential antibacterial compounds using the ChEMBL database as a reference. It was possible to promptly identify five compounds found in both databases and 167 others worthy of further investigation.ConclusionChemical and biological properties are determined by molecular structures. DBsimilarity enables the creation of interactive similarity networks using Cytoscape. It is also in line with a recent review that highlights poor biological plausibility and unrealistic chromatographic behaviors as significant sources of errors in compound identification.
Examining layer‐by‐layer assembly of polyelectrolyte‐drug interactions using Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation
Authors: Yilmaz‐Aykut Dilara , Deligöz Hüseyin 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe incorporation of drug molecules into layer‐by‐layer (LbL) assemblies attracts great interest in biomedical applications. This work describes the preparation and characterization of LbL multilayers including drugs, namely ibuprofen (IBF‐Na) and Diclofenac sodium salt (DCF‐Na) as anionic molecules. The main aim is to enhance the drug loading capacity within the LbL assembly. The effects of drug‐LbL multilayered films obtained from poly(diallyl dimethylammonium chloride) (PDADMAC)/IBF‐Na and PDADMAC/DCF‐Na interactions on multilayer growth and loading of model molecules are examined using UV‐Visible and Quartz‐Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCM‐D). The wet mass of PDADMAC/IBF‐Na is found to be 67.2 ng/cm2, while PDADMAC/DCF‐Na film exhibits 201.6 ng/cm2 mass adsorption. Furthermore, the multilayer stabilities are assessed against neutral, acidic, and basic solutions. The results demonstrate that the LbL films have robustness, without any signs of multilayer degradation. By the way, the incorporation of IBF‐Na into the feed solution leads to the formation of a rigid structure, whereas the inclusion of DCF‐Na results in a comparatively flexible structure. The use of a higher molecular weight and more polar drug in the feed causes a noticeable rise in surface hydrophilicity and surface roughness. PDADMAC/IBF‐Na and PDADMAC/DCF‐Na display average contact angles of 46 ± 1.3° and 76 ± 2° while they have roughness values of 5.9 and 8.0 nm, respectively. LbL multilayers fabricated from a polycation and anionic drug can be considered as a promising material platform for controlled drug loading due to their tunable physicochemical and morphological properties as well as surface wettability.
Empowered through our diversity: How to bring in a new age of plant science collaboration
Authors: Neuenkamp Lena , McGale Erica 
Published: August 2023

Societal Impact StatementClimate‐change and land‐use intensification are degrading ecosystems globally, impeding their services to humans (e.g., food security and human health). The United Nations 13th and 15th Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call for action to protect and restore ecosystems. Only transdisciplinary research can unravel the multitudes of interacting ecosystem parts that could help accomplish these SDGs. However, a major challenge will be overcoming material, social and other types of barriers that prevent collaborations. This study explores some of these challenges and seeks the views of the community through a survey to help develop a new age of plant science collaboration.SummaryIn this opinion article, we explore the problem of missed opportunities for collaboration in fields related to plant science. Lack of awareness of the scientific output, which can be gained from transdisciplinary collaborations, as well as the opportunities they can provide for early‐career scientists, may contribute to this. Here, we name communication barriers as particularly inhibitory to the formation of collaborations and propose possible solutions to overcome these barriers. Eventual action towards these solutions needs to be based on the opinions of the community. We thus intend this article to initiate a dialogue among researchers across the many disciplines of plant science about the feasibility of these proposed solutions. The questionnaire included with this article, intended for the broad plant research community, we believe could help us gain the necessary information to proceed in addressing communication barriers to transdisciplinary science collaborations. We provide a theoretical framework, examples and timely topics as discussion points to inspire participants of the questionnaire to contribute their voice to shaping a new age of plant science collaboration.
Capnometry after an inspiratory breath hold, PLATCO2, as a surrogate for PaCO2 ${P}_{{\mathrm{aCO}}_{2}}$ in mild to moderate pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome: A feasibility study
Authors: Cruces Pablo , Moreno Diego , Reveco Sonia , Améstica Marjorie , Araneda Patricio , Ramirez Yenny , Vásquez‐Hoyos Pablo , Díaz Franco 
Published: August 2023

AbstractObjectiveAccurate and reliable noninvasive methods to estimate gas exchange are necessary to guide clinical decisions to avoid frequent blood samples in children with pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS). We aimed to investigate the correlation and agreement between end‐tidal measured immediately after a 3‐s inspiratory‐hold (PLATCO2) by capnometry and measured by arterial blood gases (ABG) in PARDS.DesignProspective cohort study.SettingSeven‐bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Hospital El Carmen de Maipú, Chile.PatientsThirteen mechanically ventilated patients aged ≤15 years old undergoing neuromuscular blockade as part of management for PARDS.InterventionsNone.Measurements and Main ResultsAll patients were in volume‐controlled ventilation mode. The regular end‐tidal (without the inspiratory hold) was registered immediately after the ABG sample. An inspiratory‐hold of 3 s was performed for lung mechanics measurements, recording in the breath following the inspiratory‐hold. (PLATCO2). End‐tidal alveolar dead space fraction (AVDSf) was calculated as and its surrogate (S)AVDSf as . Measurements of were considered the gold standard. We performed concordance correlation coefficient (ρc), Spearman's correlation (rho), and Bland–Altmann's analysis (mean difference ± SD [limits of agreement, LoA]). Eleven patients were included, with a median (interquartile range) age of 5 (2–11) months. Tidal volume was 5.8 (5.7–6.3) mL/kg, PEEP 8 (6–8), driving pressure 10 (8–11), and plateau pressure 17 (17–19) cm H2O. Forty‐one paired measurements were analyzed. was higher than (52 mmHg [48–54] vs. 42 mmHg [38–45], p < 0.01), and there were no significant differences with PLATCO2 (50 mmHg [46–55], p > 0.99). The concordance correlation coefficient and Spearman's correlation between and PLATCO2 were robust (ρc = 0.80 [95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.67–0.90]; and rho = 0.80, p < 0.001.), and for were weak and strong (ρc = 0.27 [95% CI: 0.15–0.38]; and rho = 0.63, p < 0.01). The bias between PLATCO2 and was −0.4 ± 3.5 mmHg (LoA −7.2 to 6.4), and between and was −8.5 ± 4.1 mmHg (LoA −16.6 to −0.5). The correlation between AVDSf and (S)AVDSf was moderate (rho = 0.55, p < 0.01), and the mean difference was −0.5 ± 5.6% (LoA −11.5 to 10.5).ConclusionThis pilot study showed the feasibility of measuring end‐tidal CO2 after a 3‐s end‐inspiratory breath hole in pediatric patients undergoing controlled ventilation for ARDS. Encouraging preliminary results warrant further study of this technique.
Cystic fibrosis year in review 2022
Authors: Kim Jeeyeon , Lyman Benjamin , Savant Adrienne P. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractRemarkable medical advancements have been made for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) in recent years, with an abundance of research continuing to be conducted worldwide. With concern for limitations in access to highly effective CFTR modulators, as well as the recent Coronavirus Disease‐19 pandemic, there has been a consistent effort to understand and improve CF screening, disease burden, diagnosis, and management. Our aim in this review is to present articles from 2022 with an emphasis on clinically relevant studies. We hope this will serve as a broad overview of the research published in the past year.
Odds of COVID‐19‐associated asthma exacerbations in children higher during Omicron wave
Authors: Gaietto Kristina , Bergum Nicholas , Rosser Franziska , Snyder Oliver , Acevedo‐Torres Natalia , DiCicco Leigh Anne , Butler Gabriella , Rauenswinter Sherry , Iagnemma Jennifer , Wolfson David , Han Yueh‐Ying , Kazmerski Traci M. , Forno Erick 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBackgroundWe aimed to determine the association of COVID‐19 variant wave with asthma exacerbations in children with asthma.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cross‐sectional study of children in the Western Pennsylvania COVID‐19 Registry (WPACR). We extracted data for all children in the WPACR with asthma and compared their acute clinical presentation and outcomes during the Pre‐Delta (7/1/20–6/30/21), Delta (8/1/21–12/14/21), and Omicron (12/15/21–8/30/22) waves. We conducted multivariable logistic regression analyses of SARS‐CoV‐2‐associated asthma exacerbations, adjusting for characteristics that have been associated with COVID‐19 outcomes in prior studies.ResultsAmong 573 children with asthma in the WPACR during the study period, the proportion of children with COVID‐19 who had an asthma exacerbation was higher during the Omicron wave than during the prior two variant waves (40.2% vs. 22.6% vs. 26.2%, p = 0.002; unadjusted OR = 2.12 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.39–3.22], p < 0.001). In our multivariable regression models, the odds of an asthma exacerbation were 2.8 times higher during the Omicron wave than during prior waves (adjusted OR = 2.80 [95% CI = 1.70–4.61]). Results were similar after additionally adjusting for asthma severity but were no longer significant after additionally adjusting for poor asthma control.ConclusionThe proportion of children with asthma experiencing an asthma exacerbation during SARS‐CoV‐2 infection was higher during Omicron than prior variant waves, adding to the body of evidence that COVID‐19‐associated respiratory symptoms vary by variant. These findings provide additional support for vaccination and prevention.
SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in children with cystic fibrosis: A cross‐sectional multicenter study in Spain. New waves, new knowledge
Authors: Mondejar‐Lopez Pedro , Moreno‐Galarraga Laura , de Manuel‐Gomez Cristina , Blitz‐Castro Enrique , Bravo‐Lopez Maynor , Gartner Silvia , Perez‐Ruiz Estela , Caro‐Aguilera Pilar , Sanz‐Santiago Veronica , Lopez‐Neyra Alejandro , Luna‐Paredes Carmen , Garcia‐Gonzalez Miguel , Costa‐Colomer Jordi , Cols‐Roig Maria , Delgado‐Pecellin Isabel , Castillo‐Corullon Silvia , Ruiz de Valbuena‐Maiz Marta , Garcia‐Marcos Patricia W. , Aguilar‐Fernandez Antonio J. , Martin‐De Vicente Carlos , Barajas‐Sanchez Mª Verisima , Mesa‐Medina Orlando , Bover‐Bauza Catalina , Figuerola‐Mulet Joan , Garcia‐Aviles Belen , Rodriguez‐Saez Mª Jesus , Garcia‐Magan Carlos , Juarez‐Marruecos Patricia , Gutierrez‐Martinez Jose Ramon , Cortell‐Aznar Isidoro , Gomez‐Pastrana David , Velasco‐Gonzalez M. Valle , Barrio M. Isabel , Sanchez‐Solis Manuel , Asensio de la Cruz Oscar , Pastor‐Vivero Maria Dolores 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIntroductionThe association between viral infections and pulmonary exacerbations in children with cystic fibrosis (cwCF) is well established. However, the question of whether cwCF are at a higher risk of COVID‐19 or its adverse consequences remains controversial.MethodsWe conducted an observational, multicenter, cross‐sectional study of cwCF infected by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) between March 2020 and June 2022, (first to sixth COVID‐19 pandemic waves) in Spain. The study aimed to describe patients' basal characteristics, SARS‐CoV‐2 clinical manifestations and outcomes, and whether there were differences across the pandemic waves.ResultsDuring study time, 351 SARS‐CoV2 infections were reported among 341 cwCF. Median age was 8.5 years (range 0–17) and 51% were female. Cases were unevenly distributed across the pandemic, with most cases (82%) clustered between November 2021 and June 2022 (sixth wave, also known as Omicron Wave due to the higher prevalence of this strain in that period in Spain). Most cwCF were asymptomatic (24.8%) or presented with mild Covid‐19 symptoms (72.9%). Among symptomatic, most prevalent symptoms were fever (62%) and increased cough (53%). Infection occurring along the sixth wave was the only independent risk factor for being symptomatic. Just eight cwCF needed hospital admission. No multisystem inflammatory syndrome, persisting symptoms, long‐term sequelae, or deaths were reported.ConclusionsSpanish current data indicate that cwCF do not experience higher risks of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection nor worse health outcomes or sequelae. Changes in patients' basal characteristics, clinical courses, and outcomes were detected across waves. While the pandemic continues, a worldwide monitoring of COVID‐19 in pediatric CF patients is needed.
Multiweek tropical cyclone prediction for the Southern Hemisphere in ACCESS‐S2: Maintaining operational skill and continuity of service
Authors: Camp J. , Gregory P. , Marshall A. G. , Greenslade J. , Wheeler M. C. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe skill of subseasonal (multiweek) forecasts of tropical cyclone (TC) occurrence over the Southern Hemisphere is examined in the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's (BoM) multiweek to seasonal prediction system, ACCESS‐S2. Relative to its predecessor, ACCESS‐S1, ACCESS‐S2 shows improved biases in spatial TC frequency in the South Pacific and Southwest Indian Ocean. However, there is no improvement to the known negative bias in TC frequency off the coast of NW Australia. The ability of ACCESS‐S2 to provide probabilistic forecasts of TC occurrence for the Southern Hemisphere on multiweek timescales is examined using reliability measures and Brier skill scores. For the period November–February 1990–2012, both ACCESS‐S1 and ACCESS‐S2 show positive skill relative to climatology for calibrated forecasts out to week 5. However, the skill of ACCESS‐S2 is slightly reduced compared to ACCESS‐S1 at all lead times, which may be due to the fewer number of ensemble members available. For the full ACCESS‐S2 hindcast period, November–April 1981–2018, ACCESS‐S2 again shows positive skill of calibrated forecasts over climatology out to week 5. For weeks 1–2, skill is reduced compared to the shorter 1990–2012 period; whereas it is marginally improved for longer lead times (weeks 3–5). Use of lagged ensembles, an alternative linear regression calibration, as well as removing weaker model TCs were examined to potentially improve the skill of ACCESS‐S2 forecasts; however, none of these methods were able to significantly increase skill at all lead times. Continued use of the original calibration method is therefore recommended in order to retain skill and continuity of service of the BoM operational and public multiweek TC forecasts.
Ab initio prediction of optoelectronic and thermoelectric behavior of Eu‐doped Zn2SnO4 using GGA + U functional: A study for optoelectronic devices
Authors: Aamer Muhammad , Azam Sikander , Javed Muhammad Usman , Neffati R. , Amami Mongi , Khan W. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractTo understand the electronic structure and optical properties of Zn2SnO4 and Eu‐doped compounds, we utilized the full potential linearized augmented plane wave method with the generalized gradient approximation (GGA). To analyze the electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of Eu‐doped Zn2SnO4, we implemented the GGA‐PBE + U method within density functional theory. We obtained the density of states (total and partial DOS) and optical constants (absorption coefficient, refractive index, reflectivity, and optical conductivity). Our findings revealed that the near‐Fermi valence bands (VB) of the band structure are primarily due to the O and Eu atoms. The electronic properties, including the band structure and TDOS/PDOS, particularly the hybridization among Eu s and f along with Zn s and d states, demonstrated that the pristine material's VB and conduction bands are located at the G point, indicating a direct band gap. However, the Eu‐doped material exhibits intermetallic behavior. We used the electronic structures to analyze the dielectric (real and imaginary parts) function and related properties, such as absorption coefficient, reflectivity, energy loss function, and refractive index. Consequently, in the low‐energy zone, the refractive index and the dielectric constant increased. With the presence of impurity bands, the width of the band gap decreased significantly, and the absorption spectrum shifted toward the red region, indicating a robust response in the infrared band, with high utilization efficiency. Moreover, the Zn2SnO4‐doped samples showed the best improvement in optical properties in the low‐energy region.