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Evidence of the niche expansion of crofton weed following invasion in China
Authors: Xian Xiaoqing , Zhao Haoxiang , Wang Rui , Zhang Hongbin , Chen Baoxiong , Liu Wanxue , Wan Fanghao 
Published: January 2023

AbstractNiche dynamics of invasive alien plants (IAPs) play pivotal roles in biological invasion. Ageratina adenophora—one of the most aggressive IAPs in China and some parts of the world—poses severe ecological and socioeconomic threats. However, the spatiotemporal niche dynamics of A. adenophora in China remain unknown, which we aimed to elucidate in the present study. China, Mexico; using a unifying framework, we reconstructed the climate niche dynamics of A. adenophora and applied the optimal MaxEnt model to predict its potential geographical distribution in China. Furthermore, we compared the heterogeneity of A. adenophora niche between Mexico (native) and China (invasive). We observed a low niche overlap between Mexico (native) and China (invasive). Specifically, the niche of A. adenophora in China has distinctly expanded compared to that in Mexico, enhancing the invasion risk of this IAP in the former country. In fact, the climatic niche of A. adenophora in Mexico is a subset of that in China. The potential geographical distribution of A. adenophora is concentrated in the tropical and subtropical zones of Southwest China, and its geographical distribution pattern in China is shaped by the combination of precipitation and temperature variables. The niche dynamics of A. adenophora follow the hypothesis of niche shift and conservatism. The present work provides a unifying framework for studies on the niche dynamics of other IAPs worldwide.
The spectral composition of a white light influences its attractiveness to Culex pipiens mosquitoes
Authors: Wilson Roksana , Cooper Christopher E. C. , Meah Rochelle J. , Wakefield Andrew , Roberts Nicholas W. , Jones Gareth 
Published: January 2023

AbstractInsect attraction to artificial light can potentially facilitate disease transmission by increasing contact between humans and vectors. Previous research has identified specific wavelength bands, such as yellow and red, that are unattractive to biting flies. However, narrow‐band, non‐white lights are unsuitable for home lighting use as their very poor color rendering is often considered aesthetically undesirable. The creation of a white light that is unattractive to insects has so far remained elusive. White light can be created by combining a number of narrow‐band light‐emitting diodes (LEDs). Through choice chamber experiments on Culex pipiens (Cx. pipiens) mosquitoes, we examine whether combining specific wavelength bands has an additive, subtractive or synergistic effect on insect attraction. We show that a white light created by combining narrow‐band red, green and blue (RGB) LEDs is less attractive to Cx. pipiens than a broad‐spectrum white light; and that a white light created by combining narrow‐band blue and yellow LEDs is more attractive than a broad‐spectrum white light. White light produced by RGB combinations could therefore serve as a safer and cheaper light in countries where phototactic vectors and vector‐borne disease are endemic.
The Last Fortress of Tin's Tyranny – Protodenitration of Nitroalkanes
Authors: Valachová Dominika , Marčeková Michaela , Caletková Oľga , Kolarovič Andrej , Jakubec Pavol 
Published: January 2023

AbstractProtodenitration, a direct reduction of nitroalkanes to corresponding alkanes, already spans two centuries and is enabled by various reagents. This mini‐review provides a historical development of the fundamental transformation and highlights the governing position of the Ono‐Tanner reaction employing tributyltin hydride. Due to the unchallenged dominance of the toxic tributyltin hydride and environmentally unpopular solvents sharply contrasting with modern ecological trends, the current situation was dubbed “the last fortress of tin's tyranny.”
A correlation of conductivity medium and bioparticle viability on dielectrophoresis‐based biomedical applications
Authors: Deivasigamani Revathy , Mohd Maidin Nur Nasyifa , Abdul Nasir Nur Shahira , Abdulhameed Abdullah , Ahmad Kayani Aminuddin Bin , Mohamed Mohd Ambri , Buyong Muhamad Ramdzan 
Published: January 2023

AbstractDielectrophoresis (DEP) bioparticle research has progressed from micro to nano levels. It has proven to be a promising and powerful cell manipulation method with an accurate, quick, inexpensive, and label‐free technique for therapeutic purposes. DEP, an electrokinetic phenomenon, induces particle movement as a result of polarization effects in a nonuniform electrical field. This review focuses on current research in the biomedical field that demonstrates a practical approach to DEP in terms of cell separation, trapping, discrimination, and enrichment under the influence of the conductive medium in correlation with bioparticle viability. The current review aims to provide readers with an in‐depth knowledge of the fundamental theory and principles of the DEP technique, which is influenced by conductive medium and to identify and demonstrate the biomedical application areas. The high conductivity of physiological fluids presents obstacles and opportunities, followed by bioparticle viability in an electric field elaborated in detail. Finally, the drawbacks of DEP‐based systems and the outlook for the future are addressed. This article will aid in advancing technology by bridging the gap between bioscience and engineering. We hope the insights presented in this review will improve cell suspension medium and promote DEP‐viable bioparticle manipulation for health‐care diagnostics and therapeutics.
Design of a PV‐fed electric vehicle charging station with a combination of droop and master‐slave control strategy
Authors: Krishnan Nair Divya , Prasad Krishnamachar , Lie Tek T. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractElectric vehicles (EVs) are becoming essential elements for both the transport and power sectors. Consequently, they need a suitable charging infrastructure at the same time. Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) assisted by photovoltaic (PV) panels draw attention due to minimal expenditure, increased environmental awareness, and a consistent increase in the effectiveness of the PV modules. In this paper, a combination control scheme utilizing the merits of both droop and master‐control strategies for the EVCS is proposed. In addition, an isolated bidirectional DC‐DC converter combined with the snubber circuits and a three‐level boost converter that utilizes a capacitance‐voltage control design is used to further enhance the system stability. The design of the EVCS is formulated and validated through MATLAB/Simulink.
Yield and nutritional quality of soil‐cultivated crisphead lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata) and corn salad (Valerianella spp.) harvested at different growing periods
Authors: Sinkovič Lovro , Sinkovič Doris Kokalj , Ugrinović Kristina 
Published: January 2023

AbstractCrisphead lettuce and corn salad varieties were grown during different growing seasons in the greenhouse or in the field under intensive tillage. They were evaluated for agronomic and nutritional quality to determine the influence of growing period, variety, and in the case of lettuce, leaf position (inner, middle, and outer leaf) on total and marketable yield, color parameters, relative chlorophyll, total sugars, isovaleric acid, total phenolic content (TPC), and multielement composition. Significant differences were found among total yield, color parameters (L*, b*, c*, and hue), and relative chlorophyll for crisphead lettuce, and color parameters (L*, a*, b*, c*, and hue) and relative chlorophyll for corn salad varieties. Relative chlorophyll was strongly correlated with most color parameters. The growing period affected yield, relative chlorophyll, TPC, total sugars, isovaleric acid, and multielement composition for corn salad, and the color parameter a* and relative chlorophyll for crisphead lettuce. The position of lettuce leaves had a significant effect on TPC, total sugars, and multielement composition. In addition, this study confirmed that farmers and consumers should pay attention to nutritional quality when selecting different lettuce and corn salad varieties.
Effect of infrared drying on chemical and microbial properties of Cold‐Hardy grape pomace (Edelweiss and Marquette)
Authors: Mohammadi Shad Zeinab , Venkitasamy Chandrasekar , Kuelbs Emily , Buren Lucas , Watrelot Aude A. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThis study aims to add value to a common wine industry waste by preserving bioactive compounds in cold‐hardy grape pomace (GP) and preventing any microbial growth under the proper drying conditions. Effects of infrared (IR) and hot air (HA) drying on the microbial and physicochemical properties such as color, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activity of white (Edelweiss) and red (Marquette) GP were studied. The IR heating rapidly reduced the moisture content of GP from 55% wet basis (w.b.) to less than 10%, which resulted in a drying time reduction of 71.9% to 80.2% compared to HA drying. There were no significant differences in color parameters among the IR‐ and HA‐dried pomaces (p > .05). The phenolic content of ‘Edelweiss’ pomace was not significantly affected by both IR and HA drying, whereas the phenolic content of ‘Marquette’ pomace was substantially reduced from 274 mg/g dry extract in raw pomace to 127 mg/g dry extract after HA drying and to 141.9 mg/g dry extract after IR drying. Overall, the microbial load on the fresh pomace samples was dramatically reduced by IR heating, with a reduction of more than 99.9% when the pomaces were dried using IR at a temperature higher than 130°C. However, this high temperature of IR led to a significant reduction of DPPH antiradical scavenge activity for ‘Edelweiss’ pomace (p < .05). This study shows that using the IR approach, cold‐hardy ‘Edelweiss’ and ‘Marquette’ grape pomaces can be efficiently dried with the antioxidant activity maintained, which could be used in a variety of food products as a functional ingredient.
The flow of non‐Newtonian fluid in an inclined channel through variable permeability
Authors: Bandi Reddappa , Babu Mallela Sudheer , Sreedharamalle Sreenadh , Putta Durgaprasad 
Published: January 2023

AbstractA non‐Newtonian fluid's Poiseuille flow in a porous medium with variable inclination and permeability is investigated. Let us assume for the sake of simplification that permeability varies as a quadratic parabolic function form. The porous medium is used by the Brinkman methodology to control the flow. The equations for velocity distribution and mass flow that result from this are evaluated using different input values. This problem describes the effect of inclination, Jeffrey parameter, and variable permeability on the classical Poiseuille flow between parallel plates. This problem can also be treated as an extension of the work of Hamdan and Kamel for non‐Newtonian fluid flow in an inclined channel. Also, the effects of these variables on the variation of mass flux with Jeffrey parameter λ1 is analyzed through graphs, and the skin friction coefficient is analyzed through table values. It is observed that the maximum permeability of the porous medium affects both the mass flow rate and the velocity, which increase with rising λ1 and decrease with rising Ha, respectively.
Application of differential transformation and Hermite wavelet methods for micropolar flow through a permeable channel
Authors: Y Vinod , Raghunatha K. R. , Kumar D. L. Kiran 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIn this study, micropolar fluid flow in a porous channel is investigated using the differential transform method (DTM) and the Hermite wavelet method (HWM). By exploiting Berman's similarity transformation, the governing partial differential equations are transformed into a system of nonlinear coupled ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The concepts of DTM and HWM are briefly introduced and employed to derive solutions of nonlinear coupled ODEs. Our results compared with solutions already existing in the literature. When we compare DTM and HWM, HWM is more efficient and also requires less time to maintain a higher level of accuracy. The results are presented to study the velocity and microrotation profiles for various physical parameters such as Reynolds number, coupling parameter, spin‐gradient viscosity parameter, and micropolar fluid constant. As an important result, increases in the values of the coupling parameter and micropolar fluid constant have different results in comparison with the spin‐gradient viscosity parameter increasing.
Impact assessment of temporary activities and events
Authors: Enríquez-de-Salamanca Álvaro , Díaz-Sierra Rubén 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Temporary activities and events may have significant environmental impacts. However, they are often outside the scope of environmental assessment (EA) processes. Environmental requirements in authorization processes of activities are rare, except for some major events in sensitive areas. This article analyzes, first, the environmental impacts of outdoor temporary activities and events through a literature review; all the analyzed activities may have significant negative impacts. Then, the authorization of temporary activities, and their inclusion in EA systems, in a sample of jurisdictions worldwide was analyzed. Applying EA processes is more an exception than a rule for temporary activities. The article discusses the factors that influence activities' impacts, the conflict between precaution and operation, and the benefits and drawbacks of the application of different EA schemes to temporary activities, concluding with some proposals to improve the consideration of environmental aspects in activities' authorization. Before the authorization of activities and events, their environmental impacts should be analyzed and taken into account. This can be achieved through regulations in management plans submitted to strategic EA, through screening processes, or through environmental impact assessment when significant impacts are expected. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2023;19:1320–1332. © 2023 SETAC
How does institutional cross‐ownership affect firm productivity? The importance of the corporate social responsibility channel
Authors: Nizar Hamza , Hamza Taher , Lakhal Faten 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThis paper investigates the effect of institutional cross‐ownership on firm productivity and whether this effect occurs indirectly through corporate social responsibility. Based on a sample of French firms from the 2001–2015 period, we found that institutional cross‐ownership, particularly pressure insensitive cross‐ownership, positively affects firm productivity. This result suggests that the professional knowledge and monitoring experience gained by institutional cross‐owners lead them to increase firm productivity. This positive effect is less pronounced in highly competitive product markets. The results also showed that corporate social responsibility is a channel that allows institutional cross‐owners, particularly pressure insensitive cross‐owners, to influence firm productivity. This result suggests that institutional cross‐owners drive corporate social responsibility investments leading to enhanced firm productivity.
Performance of the INTERGROWTH‐21st and World Health Organization fetal growth charts for the detection of small‐for‐gestational age neonates in Latin America
Authors: Miranda Jezid , Maestre Natalia , Paternina‐Caicedo Ángel , Parra‐Saavedra Miguel , Caradeux Javier , Sepulveda‐Martinez Álvaro , Pelaez‐Chomba Melisa , Torres Andrés , Parra‐Cordero Mauro , Diaz‐Corvillón Pilar , Gallo Dahiana M. , Santacruz Darío , Rodriguez Nicolás , Sarmiento Andrés , Benavides Jesús A. , Girado Sergio , Rojas‐Suarez José A. , Gratacós Eduard , Figueras Francesc 
Published: January 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the performance of INTERGROWTH‐21st (IG‐21st) and World Health Organization (WHO) fetal growth charts to identify small‐for‐gestational‐age (SGA) and fetal growth restriction (FGR) neonates, as well as their specific risks for adverse neonatal outcomes.MethodsMulticenter cross‐sectional study including 67 968 live births from 10 maternity units across four Latin American countries. According to each standard, neonates were classified as SGA and FGR (birth weight <10th and less than third centiles, respectively). The relative risk (RR) and diagnostic performance for a low APGAR score and low ponderal index were calculated for each standard.ResultsWHO charts identified more neonates as SGA than IG‐21st (13.9% vs 7%, respectively). Neonates classified as having FGR by both standards had the highest RR for a low APGAR (RR, 5.57 [95% confidence interval (CI), 3.99–7.78]), followed by those who were SGA by both curves (RR, 3.27 [95% CI, 2.52–4.24]), while neonates with SGA identified by WHO alone did not have an additional risk (RR, 0.87 [95% CI, 0.55–1.39]). Furthermore, the diagnostic odds ratio for a low APGAR was higher when IG‐21st was used.ConclusionIn a population from Latin America, the WHO charts seem to identify more SGA neonates, but the diagnostic performance of the IG‐21st charts for low APGAR score and low ponderal index is better.
Serum Raman spectroscopy can be used to screen patients with early rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Lian Tianxing , Liu Gang , Qu Bo , Xia Xun , Yang Zixuan , Wang Liping , Huang Lin , Wang Xiaokai 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIn this study, Raman spectroscopy was used to analyze the serum of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and to explore the screening value of Raman spectroscopy in patients with early RA. A total of 216 patients were included in the study. Fasting venous blood was collected for routine biochemical detection, and the remaining samples were tested by serum Raman spectroscopy. Support vector machine was used for model building and training. The area under the curve (AUC) values of the model were as follows: (1) healthy group versus early RA group: 0.860, (2) healthy group versus non‐early RA group: 0.903, and (3) early RA group versus non‐early RA group: 0.918. This study shows that serum Raman spectroscopy has a good ability to screen RA and can be staged according to the course of the disease, which can provide new ideas and technical support for the diagnosis or screening of early RA.
Sclerostin Influences Exercise-Induced Adaptations in Body Composition and White Adipose Tissue Morphology in Male Mice
Authors: Kurgan Nigel , Stoikos Joshua , Baranowski Bradley J. , Yumol Jenalyn , Dhaliwal Roopan , Sweezey-Munroe Jake B. , Fajardo Val A. , Gittings William , Macpherson Rebecca E.K. , Klentrou Panagiota 
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACTSclerostin is an inhibitor of the osteogenic Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway that also has an endocrine role in regulating adipocyte differentiation and metabolism. Additionally, subcutaneous white adipose tissue (scWAT) sclerostin content decreases following exercise training (EXT). Therefore, we hypothesized that EXT-induced reductions in adipose tissue sclerostin may play a role in regulating adaptations in body composition and whole-body metabolism. To test this hypothesis, 10-week-old male C57BL/6J mice were either sedentary (SED) or performing 1 hour of treadmill running at ~65% to 70% maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) 5 day/week (EXT) for 4 weeks and had subcutaneous injections of either saline (C) or recombinant sclerostin (S) (0.1 mg/kg body mass) 5 day/week; thus, making four groups (SED-C, EXT-C, SED-S, and EXT-S; n = 12/group). No differences in body mass were observed between experimental groups, whereas food intake was higher in EXT (p = 0.03) and S (p = 0.08) groups. There was a higher resting energy expenditure in all groups compared to SED-C. EXT-C had increased lean mass and decreased fat mass percentage compared to SED-C and SED-S. No differences in body composition were observed in either the SED-S or EXT-S groups. Lower scWAT (inguinal), epididymal white adipose tissue (eWAT) (visceral epididymal) mass, and scWAT adipocyte cell size and increased percentage of multilocular cells in scWAT were observed in the EXT-C group compared to SED-C, whereas lower eWAT was only observed in the EXT-S group. EXT mice had increased scWAT low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 4 (Lrp4) and mitochondrial content and sclerostin treatment only inhibited increased Lrp4 content with EXT. Together, these results provide evidence that reductions in resting sclerostin with exercise training may influence associated alterations in energy metabolism and body composition, particularly in scWAT. © 2023 The Authors. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).
Construction of atrial fibrillation‐related circRNA/lncRNA‐miRNA‐mRNA regulatory network and analysis of potential biomarkers
Authors: Wen Jia‐le , Ruan Zhong‐bao , Wang Fei , Chen Ge‐cai , Zhu Jun‐guo , Ren Yin , Zhu Li 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe specific pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unclear. In this study, we examined the expression of differential messenger RNAs (mRNAs), circular RNAs (circRNAs), and long‐stranded noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) from human peripheral blood mononuclear cells to initially construct a circRNA/lncRNA‐miRNA‐mRNA ceRNA regulatory network to explore the pathogenesis of AF and to screen for potential biomarkers.MethodsA total of four pairs of AF cases and healthy subjects were selected to detect differentially expressed mRNAs, circRNAs, and lncRNAs in peripheral blood mononuclear cells by microarray analysis. And 20 pairs of peripheral blood from AF patients and healthy subjects were selected for validation of mRNA, circRNA, and lncRNA by quantitative real‐time PCR (qRT‐PCR).The relevant ceRNA networks were constructed by GO and KEGG and correlation analysis.ResultsThe results showed that compared with healthy subjects, there were 813 differentially expressed mRNAs (DEmRNAs) in peripheral blood monocytes of AF, including 445 upregulated genes and 368 downregulated genes, 120 differentially expressed circRNAs (DEcircRNAs), including 65 upregulated and 55 downregulated, 912 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DElncRNAs), including 531 upregulated and 381 downregulated lncRNAs. GO and KEGG analysis of DERNA revealed the biological processes and pathways involved in AF. Based on microarray data and predicted miRNAs, a ceRNA network containing 34 mRNAs, 212 circRNAs, 108 lncRNAs, and 38 miRNAs was constructed.ConclusionWe revealed a novel ceRNA network in AF and showed that downregulated XIST, circRNA_2773, and CADM1 were negatively correlated with miR‐486‐5p expression and had a potential targeting relationship with miR‐486‐5p.