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Establishment of measles virus receptor‐expressing Vero cells lacking functional poliovirus receptors
Authors: Someya Kenji , Okemoto‐Nakamura Yuko , Kurata Takako , Kanbayashi Daiki , Saito Noriko , Itamochi Masae , Otsuki Noriyuki , Hanada Kentaro , Takeda Makoto 
Published: December 2022

AbstractGlobal efforts are underway to eliminate measles and rubella, and active viral surveillance is the key to achieving this goal. In addition, the World Health Organization announced guidelines for handling materials potentially infectious for poliovirus (PV) to minimize the risk of PV reintroduction and to achieve PV eradication. To support global efforts, we established new PV‐non‐susceptible cell lines that are useful for the isolation of measles virus (MeV) and rubella virus (RuV) (Vero ΔPVR1/2 hSLAM+). In the cell lines, MeV and RuV replicated efficiently, with no concern regarding PV replication.
Population dynamics of three cloud forest ferns of different growth form
Authors: Briones Oscar , López‐Romero Juan M. , Mehltreter Klaus , Flores‐Galván Catalina , Flores‐Torres José A. , González de León Salvador , Mandujano María C. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractCloud forests are highly diverse mountain ecosystems, but habitat loss and fragmentation threaten many species with extinction. Demographic parameters are essential to implement effective conservation actions and to understand the mechanisms of species coexistence, but there are very few population models with transition matrices for fern species. We evaluated the demographic dynamics of three coexisting fern species of different growth form in a cloud forest in eastern central Mexico for six years. The matrix analyses showed that the populations of a trunk‐forming fern (Cyathea divergens) and a short caulescent fern (Marattia laxa) were stable while the population of a trunkless, herbaceous fern (Parablechnum schiedeanum) was decreasing. Survival was the demographic process of the life cycle that contributed the most to the population growth of the three species. As expected, with shorter longevity and high precocity, P. schiedeanum exhibited the demographic pattern of herbaceous species. In contrast, with greater longevity and a longer maturation period, the demography of C. divergens and M. laxa was more comparable with that of tree species. Our results support the hypothesis that the demography of the tropical fern species can be compared with life‐history strategies of angiosperms and gymnosperms.
Bactericidal and non‐cytotoxic activity of bacteriocin produced by Lacticaseibacillus paracaseiF9‐02 and evaluation of its tolerance to various physico‐chemical conditions
Authors: Duraisamy Senbagam , Sathyan Aswathy , Balakrishnan Senthilkumar , Subramani Prabhu , Prahalathan Chidhambaram , Kumarasamy Anbarasu 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThis study aims to explore novel lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from breast‐fed infants' faeces towards characterizing their antimicrobial compound, bacteriocin. The LAB, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei F9‐02 showed strong antimicrobial activity against clinical pathogens. Their proteinaceous nature was confirmed as the activity was completely abolished when treated with proteinaceous enzymes and retained during neutral pH and catalase treatment. The purified bacteriocin showed antimicrobial activity at the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) value of 7.56 μg/ml against vancomycin‐resistant Enterococcus sp. [vancomycin‐resistant enterococcal (VRE)], and methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), 15.13 μg/ml against Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotype typhi and 30.25 μg/ml against Shigella flexneri. Present study also proved the bactericidal, non‐cytotoxic and non‐hemolytic nature of bacteriocin. Additionally, bacteriocin retained their stability under various physico‐chemical conditions, broad range of pH (2–10), temperature (40–121°C), enzymes (amylase, lipase and lysozyme), surfactants [Tween‐20, 80, 100 and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)], metal ions (CaCl2, FeSO4, ZnSO4, MgSO4, MnSO4, CuCl2) and NaCl (2%–8%). The molecular weight of bacteriocin (~28 kDa) was determined by sodium dodecyl sulfate‐polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS‐PAGE), functional and active groups were assessed by Fourier Transform‐Infrared (FT‐IR). To our knowledge, this is the first study reporting L. paracasei from breast‐fed infants' faeces and assessing their antimicrobial compound, bacteriocin. The study results furnish the essential features to confirm the therapeutic potential of L. paracasei F9‐02 bacteriocin.
Impacts of Scaling up Agroecology on the Sustainability of European Agriculture in 2050
Authors: Mayer Andreas , Kalt Gerald , Kaufmann Lisa , Röös Elin , Muller Adrian , Weisshaidinger Rainer , Frehner Anita , Roux Nicolas , Smith Pete , Theurl Michaela C. , Matej Sarah , Erb Karlheinz 
Published: December 2022

SummaryThe European Commission recently embraced the concept of agroecology as a pathway to reduce negative impacts from agri‐food systems on the environment. So far, it remains unclear whether agroecology can deliver on these high hopes if implemented on a large scale. We here assess socio‐economic and environmental implications of multiple agroecological futures in the European Union in 2050, based on a novel diagnostic scenario approach, i.e. the biomass balancing model BioBaM‐GHG 2.0. We find that agroecological measures from the plot to the food systems level can indeed reduce environmental pressures while maintaining domestic food availability within the EU. Such measures are, for example, more hedgerows on croplands or reduced biomass harvest on high natural value – HNV grasslands. However, a key prerequisite is an overall reduction of the food system's size (based on the reduction of animal production, food wastes, and export production) and an optimised crop‐livestock integration. Only then does the transformation towards an agroecological agri‐food system in the EU not risk overstretching domestic land availability or produce insufficient agricultural commodities. Mitigating the accompanied trade‐off of reduced farm income is a central mandate for policy development aimed at re‐designing agriculture in Europe to align with the Green Deal goals.
Creating Conditions for Harnessing the Potential of Transitions to Agroecology in Europe and Requirements for Policy
Authors: Miller David , Legras Sophie , Barnes Andrew , Cazacu Mara , Gava Oriana , Helin Janne , Irvine Katherine , Kantelhardt Jochen , Landert Jan , Latruffe Laure , Mayer Andreas , Niedermayr Andreas , Povellato Andrea , Schaller Lena , Schwarz Gerald , Smith Pete , Vanni Francesco , Védrine Lionel , Viaggi Davide , Vincent Audrey , Vlahos George 
Published: December 2022

SummaryFood systems require reorientation to take greater account of interactions with the environment, economy, health and society. Transitions to agroecological farming practices and systems can connect policy areas and realise environmental, economic and social aims. These transitions provide a lens for reviewing policy, practice and behaviours of actors in farming systems and value chains, identification of barriers to uptake, and policy areas to which they contribute or where there are gaps. Developing social and human capital, and governance structures that enable transitions to agroecology are key to their prospects of success. Education and life‐long learning are key to developing the knowledge and skills of younger generations of land managers and other actors in value chains, throughout their careers. The outcome sought is for a shared understanding of the benefits of agroecological practices and systems, creating opportunities to rebalance policies towards delivering climate neutrality, reversing biodiversity loss, and enhancing rights of citizens. To realise those opportunities policies and strategies should be coherent across territorial and systems levels, and tailored to place, system, people, and stages of transitions. Overall, they should be designed to ensure all citizens are beneficiaries of transitions to agroecological farming systems, over the long term, and that no‐one or place is disadvantaged by the processes of change or the outcome intended.
Exploring Sustainability Implications of Transitions to Agroecology: a Transdisciplinary Perspective
Authors: Schwarz Gerald , Vanni Francesco , Miller David , Helin Janne , Pražan Jaroslav , Albanito Fabrizio , Fratila Mihaela , Galioto Francesco , Gava Oriana , Irvine Katherine , Landert Jan , Quero Alba Linares , Mayer Andreas , Monteleone Daniel , Muller Adrian , Röös Elin , Smyrniotopoulou Alexandra , Vincent Audrey , Vlahos George , Zīlāns Andis 
Published: December 2022

SummarySuccessful transitions to agroecology require shared understanding of the sustainability implications of transitions for food systems. To gain such understanding, a transdisciplinary approach is increasingly called for by funders, end users of research and scientists. Transdisciplinary processes were used in the UNISECO project to develop strategic pathways that enable transitions to agroecology in case studies across Europe. These strategic pathways were combined with scenarios of EU food systems in 2050, in which combinations of agroecological farming and food consumption practices were assessed. These were then reviewed considering selected UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a reference for discussing the sustainability implications of transitions to agroecology. Sustainability implications were identified for several SDGs including Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Quality Education (SDG 4), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13) and Life on Land (SDG 15). Key factors contributing to the sustainability of transitions to agroecology are: i) mature social capital and improved farmer knowledge of the benefits of agroecological practices; ii) strengthened collaborative actions and collective institutions to increase negotiating power within the value‐chain; and, iii) changes in consumer behaviour and diets. These factors highlight the need for a food system perspective in transitions to agroecology and supporting policies. This in turn highlights the meaningful role of transdisciplinary research in strengthening the sustainability of European food systems.
Socio‐economic status moderates within‐person associations of risk factors and smoking lapse in daily life
Authors: Potter Lindsey N. , Schlechter Chelsey R. , Nahum‐Shani Inbal , Lam Cho Y. , Cinciripini Paul M. , Wetter David W. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractBackground and AimsIndividuals of lower socio‐economic status (SES) display a higher prevalence of smoking and have more diffxiculty quitting than higher SES groups. The current study investigates whether the within‐person associations of key risk (e.g. stress) and protective (self‐efficacy) factors with smoking lapse varies by facets of SES.Design and settingObservational study using ecological momentary assessment to collect data for a 28‐day period following a smoking quit attempt. Multi‐level mixed models (i.e. generalized linear mixed models) examined cross‐level interactions between lapse risk and protective factors and indicators of SES on smoking lapse.ParticipantsA diverse sample of 330 adult US smokers who completed a larger study examining the effects of race/ethnicity and social/environmental influences on smoking cessation.MeasurementsRisk factors included momentary urge, negative affect, stress; protective factors included positive affect, motivation, abstinence self‐efficacy; SES measures: baseline measures of income and financial strain; the primary outcome was self‐reported lapse.FindingsParticipants provided 43 297 post‐quit observations. Mixed models suggested that income and financial strain moderated the effect of some risk factors on smoking lapse. The within‐person association of negative [odds ratio (OR) = 0.967, 95% CI= 0.945, 0.990, P < 0.01] and positive affect (OR = 1.023, 95% CI = 1.003, 1.044, P < 0.05) and abstinence self‐efficacy (OR = 1.020, 95% CI = 1.003, 1.038, P < 0.05) on lapse varied with financial strain. The within‐person association of negative affect (OR = 1.005, 95% CI = 1.002, 1.008, P < 0.01), motivation (OR = 0.995, 95% CI = 0.991, 0.999, P < 0.05) and abstinence self‐efficacy (OR = 0.996, 95% CI = 0.993, 0.999, P < 0.01) on lapse varied by income. The positive association of negative affect with lapse was stronger among individuals with higher income and lower financial strain. The negative association between positive affect and abstinence self‐efficacy with lapse was stronger among individuals with lower financial strain, and the negative association between motivation and abstinence self‐efficacy with lapse was stronger among those with higher income. The data were insensitive to detect statistically significant moderating effects of income and financial strain on the association of urge or stress with lapse.ConclusionSome risk factors (e.g. momentary negative affect) exert a weaker influence on smoking lapse among lower compared to higher socio‐economic status groups.
Classifying responsible investors: Identifying clusters of Ontario investors
Authors: Piscitelli Anthony 
Published: December 2022

AbstractLittle empirical research has explored Canadian investors' interest in responsible investing. A variety of demographic and attitudinal characteristics can contribute to who makes ethical investments. Using a survey of 1,834 residents of Ontario, Canada three groups of investors are identified: those interested in responsible investments who actively avoid investing in some sectors, those interested in responsible investments who do not actively avoid any types of investments, and traditional investors that are not interested in responsible investing. Demographic and attitudinal variables that explain who falls into which group are explored.
Effects and mechanisms of an online short‐term audio‐based mindfulness program on positive affect: A randomized controlled trial including exploratory moderator analyses
Authors: Kang Man Ying , Nan Joshua K. M. , Yuan Yue 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThis study investigated the effects and mechanisms of an online short‐term audio‐based mindfulness (SAM) intervention program on positive affect and explored how well‐being and negative affect influenced these effects and mechanisms. Participants (N = 100) were randomized into an intervention group (n = 50) and a control group (n = 50). Those in the mindfulness group underwent 3 weeks of an online SAM program and completed the online measures four times, while those in the control group completed the measures twice. Participants completed measures including the World Health Organization Well‐Being Index, the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory, and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. The effects of measures in both groups were compared. Parallel process latent growth curve modeling analysis was used to explore the longitudinal moderated mediation effects. The results showed that SAM was effective at improving positive affect, mindfulness, well‐being, and reducing negative affect. Mindfulness growth speed during the intervention period mediated the relationship between SAM and positive affect improvement speed. The moderation effects of baseline well‐being and negative effect on mediation effects were found to be significant. The SAM program was effective for the general public and was more beneficial for those with medium/high well‐being and low/medium negative affect.
Computer‐based performance approach for critical thinking assessment in children
Authors: Uglanova Irina , Orel Ekaterina , Gracheva Daria , Tarasova Ksenia 
Published: December 2022

AbstractBackgroundCritical thinking (CT) has been identified as one of the key skills in the modern world. Despite a variety of CT assessment systems for secondary school and higher education, there is a shortage of CT assessments for children.AimsTo fill the gap, we developed a computer‐based performance assessment (CPBA) of CT with automatic scoring. In the study, we analysed: (1) To what extent is the internal structure of the critical thinking assessment tool confirmed? (2) What are the patterns of students' behaviour within the CPBA? (3) To what extent is the convergent validity of the CPBA supported?Sample and MethodsThe sample consists of 1689 students, aged 9–11 years. To answer the research questions, the following quantitative data analysis methods were selected. The Bayesian Network was applied to investigate the internal structure. Latent Class Analysis was used to investigate the patterns of students' behaviour. To verify the convergent validity, the students were asked to solve the standardized math and language literacy tests.Results and ConclusionsThe theoretically expected internal structure of the CPBA was confirmed: the two‐factor structure (the Analysis of information and the Making inferences subskills of CT) describes the data appropriately. Moreover, CT was described not as a list but as a sequence of cognitive operations. Four different strategies that lead to different results of CT were revealed. A weak positive correlation between the results of the CPBA and the achievement tests confirmed the test validity.
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia and immune thrombocytopenia following SARS‐CoV‐2 and non‐SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccination: 32 Years of passive surveillance data
Authors: Jacobs Jeremy W. , Booth Garrett S. , Guarente Juliana , Schlafer Danielle , Zheng Leon , Adkins Brian D. 
Published: December 2022

SummaryAutoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) are two uncommon haematologic autoimmune conditions that can rarely arise secondary to vaccination. Prior studies using the US Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) have demonstrated this infrequency, but contemporary data as well as comparison with current information regarding SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccination has not been assessed. In this study, we reviewed VAERS database reports from 1990 to 2022 to characterize the incidence and clinical and laboratory findings of non‐SARS‐CoV‐2‐associated AIHA and ITP and SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccine‐associated AIHA and ITP. We discovered a total of 863 AIHA and ITP reports following vaccination with 15 non‐SARS‐CoV‐2 and four SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines submitted to the CDC VAERS database. AIHA and ITP reporting was low for both groups, with a large proportion excluded due to a lack of clinical details. ITP was reported the most frequently in both groups and was significantly more common with measles–mumps–rubella (MMR) vaccination (p < 0.001) in the non‐SARS‐CoV‐2 group. AIHA and ITP cases were higher in the SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccine group, though ultimately still very infrequent. Autoimmune haematologic disease is vanishingly rare after immunization and rates are lower than in the general population according to passive reporting.
Short Research Article: Promoting digital citizenship through a school‐based intervention in early adolescence in Perú (a pilot quasi‐experimental study)
Authors: Magis‐Weinberg Lucía , Muñoz Lopez Daniela E. , Gys Christopher L. , Berger Estelle L. , Dahl Ronald E. 
Published: December 2022

ObjectiveEvaluate the preliminary effectiveness of a school‐based intervention to promote digital citizenship (DC) in Perú.MethodsWe piloted a translation and cultural adaptation of a DC curriculum originally designed for the U.S. with students in Perú. Students were assigned to either the Intervention group (n = 136, 52% female; mean age = 13.3) or Control group (n = 130, 55% female; mean age = 13.4). Students in the Control group continued with “business‐as‐usual” during their advisory period while the Intervention group received the DC curriculum.ResultsWe found limited evidence that the DC curriculum can promote positive online experience and online conflict resolution skills, as well as increase knowledge regarding DC terms and concepts. However, the lack of strong effects suggests the need to revise materials, improve implementation and consider further adaptations. Nonetheless, results from this proof‐of‐concept study provide building blocks for future implementations of DC interventions for youth in Latin America.
Do differences in surgical quality account for the higher rate of R1 margins to lymph node metastases in right‐ versus left‐sided Stage III colon cancer: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Smith Henry G. , Chiranth Deepthi J. , Schlesinger Nis H. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractAimMicroscopically positive (R1) margins to lymph node metastases (R1LNM) are associated with poorer oncological outcomes in patients with Stage III colon cancer. R1LNM margins are more common in right‐sided cancer, although the cause of this phenomenon is unknown. We sought to investigate whether differences in surgical quality account for the higher rate of R1LNM in right‐sided cancers.MethodPatients treated for Stage III colon cancer from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018 were identified using the Danish national cancer registry. Indicators of surgical quality (mesocolic resection grade, median lymph node yield, and length to the distal colonic margin) were compared according to tumour site and margin status.ResultsIn all, 1765 patients were included, 981 (55.6%) with right‐sided cancers. R1LNM margins were more common in right‐sided cancers (14.4% vs. 6.1%, P < 0.001). All three surgical quality indicators were higher in patients with right‐sided cancers (mesocolic resection planes 81.7% vs. 69.5%, P < 0.001; median lymph node yield 28 vs. 25, P < 0.001; ≥5 cm to the distal colon margin 81.2% vs. 53.6%, P < 0.001). When stratified according to margin status, no differences in mesocolic resection planes or resectate length were noted, whilst median lymph node yield was higher in patients with R1LNM margins (29 vs. 27, P = 0.009).ConclusionSurgical quality does not appear to be poorer in patients undergoing surgery for right‐sided versus left‐sided colon cancers in Denmark. Suboptimal surgery does not appear to be responsible for R1LNM margins, implying that these margins may be a surrogate for more aggressive biology.
Institutional cross‐ownership and trade credit: Evidence from China
Authors: Liu Huan , Hou Canran 
Published: December 2022

AbstractResearch Question/IssueRelying on enhanced market power and improved information environment associated with institutional cross‐ownership, this paper examines the relation between institutional cross‐ownership and trade credit in China.Research Findings/InsightsListed firms with cross‐ownership can obtain more trade credit. The main conclusion is robust when we consider endogeneity problems, alternative measures of institutional cross‐ownership, and the effect of a financial crisis. Further, we perform several tests to examine the influencing mechanisms, confirming that the positive relation between institutional cross‐ownership and trade credit is more pronounced for listed firms in more competitive industries, or with poorer information environment. Further analysis also finds that the positive effect of institutional cross‐ownership on trade credit is more prominent for listed firms with fewer bank loans.Theoretical/Academic ImplicationsThis paper emphasizes information sharing and cooperation among listed firms with institutional cross‐ownership and argues that the information improvement effect is a relatively more important mechanism in affecting listed firms' decisions.Practitioner/Policy ImplicationsChina's market‐oriented reform is in progress and shows some weaknesses in corporate governance and investor protection. The research focusing on institutional cross‐ownership can provide useful suggestions for policy makers on how to improve corporate governance and construct efficient capital markets.