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Acts of Disengagement in Border Struggles: Fugitive Practices of Refusal
Authors: Meier Isabel 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis paper explores people's acts of disengagement from activist campaign and group spaces in the context of border struggle activism in Germany and the UK as fugitive practices of refusal. These acts of disengagement took the form of remaining silent or intentionally distracted, sleeping during activist meetings, distancing oneself from activist groups during conversations, or completely withdrawing from these spaces. The paper approaches these acts, first, as practices of refusal that expose notions of the political rooted in liberal struggles over power and freedom as not only risky but also inherently self‐defeating and, second, as radically optimistic and vitalising practices of recovery and care that insist on alternative modes of thinking, practising, and experiencing sociality and the political that can inspire us to consider political agency in relation to wider abolitionist projects.
Free speech or obedient speech? Revisiting liberal speech norms in ‘closed contexts’
Authors: Koch Natalie 
Published: May 2023

AbstractQualitative researchers can usually discern the difference between obedient speech and fearless, critical, or oppositional speech. Yet the context in which speech acts are performed is necessarily uneven, such that the same people who might speak freely in one place are often quick to engage in obedient speech in another. Speech acts also depend on the speaker's positionality, meaning that some speakers may have the privilege to act as ‘truth‐tellers’ and speak freely, whereas the positionality of others does not enable this. This paper considers how these contextual factors can be overlooked when liberal speech norms are taken for granted. Engaging with Michel Foucault's writing on parrhesia, I highlight the issues of positionality and context in defining how socio‐political borders are drawn around free (‘fearless’) speech as opposed to obedient (‘performative’) speech. I show how parrhesia opens up key questions for qualitative research about the politicisation of free versus obedient speech through space and time.
Efficacy and safety of miglustat in the treatment of GM2 gangliosidosis: A systematic review
Authors: Mansouri Vahid , Tavasoli Ali Reza , Khodarahmi Masoud , Dakkali Mohammad Sedigh , Daneshfar Sara , Ashrafi Mahmoud Reza , Heidari Morteza , Hosseinpour Sareh , Sharifianjazi Fariborz , Bemanalizadeh Maryam 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackgroundSince the results of previous studies regarding the safety and efficacy of miglustat in GM2 gangliosidosis (GM2g) were inconsistent, we aimed to assess miglustat therapy in GM2g patients.MethodsThis study followed the latest version of PRISMA. We included the observational or interventional studies reporting GM2g patients under miglustat therapy by searching PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. Data extracted included the natural history of individual patient data, as well as the safety and efficacy of miglustat in GM2g patients. The quality assessment was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal checklist.ResultsA total of 1023 records were identified and reduced to 621 after removing duplicates. After screening and applying the eligibility criteria, 10 articles and 2 abstracts met the inclusion criteria. Overall, the studies represented 54 patients with GM2g under treatment with miglustat and 22 patients with GM2g in the control group. Among patients with available data, 14 and 54 have been diagnosed with Sandhoff disease and Tay‐Sachs disease, respectively. Patients included in this review consisted of 23 infantile, 4 late‐infantile, 18 juvenile, and 31 adult‐onset GM2g.ConclusionsAlthough miglustat should not be considered a definite treatment for GM2g, it appears that patients, particularly those with infantile or late‐infantile GM2g, could benefit from miglustat therapy to some extent. We also make some suggestions regarding future studies presenting their findings in a standard format to facilitate pooling the available data in such rare diseases for a more comprehensive conclusion.
Role of the orexin system in the bidirectional relation between sleep and epilepsy: New chances for patients with epilepsy by the antagonism to orexin receptors?
Authors: Berteotti Chiara , Calvello Carmen , Liguori Claudio 
Published: May 2023

AbstractEpilepsy is a common neurological disorder, affecting patients of all ages, reducing the quality of life, and associated with several comorbidities. Sleep impairment is a frequent condition in patients with epilepsy (PWE), and the relation between sleep and epilepsy has been considered bidirectional, as one can significantly influence the other, and vice versa. The orexin system was described more than 20 years ago and is implicated in several neurobiological functions other than in controlling the sleep–wake cycle. Considering the relation between epilepsy and sleep, and the significant contribution of the orexin system in regulating the sleep–wake cycle, it is conceivable that the orexin system may be affected in PWE. Preclinical studies investigated the impact of the orexin system on epileptogenesis and the effect of orexin antagonism on seizures in animal models. Conversely, clinical studies are few and propose heterogeneous results also considering the different methodological approaches to orexin levels quantification (cerebrospinal‐fluid or blood samples). Because orexin system activity can be modulated by sleep, and considering the sleep impairment documented in PWE, the recently approved dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) have been suggested for treating sleep impairment and insomnia in PWE. Accordingly, sleep improvement can be a therapeutic strategy for reducing seizures and better managing epilepsy. The present review analyzes the preclinical and clinical evidence linking the orexin system to epilepsy, and hypothesizes a model in which the antagonism to the orexin system by DORAs can improve epilepsy by both a direct and a sleep‐mediated (indirect) effect.
Topographic information improves simulated patterns of post‐fire conifer regeneration in the southwest United States
Authors: Jung Chang Gyo , Keyser Alisa R. , Remy Cecile C. , Krofcheck Daniel , Allen Craig D. , Hurteau Matthew D. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe western United States is projected to experience more frequent and severe wildfires in the future due to drier and hotter climate conditions, exacerbating destructive wildfire impacts on forest ecosystems such as tree mortality and unsuccessful post‐fire regeneration. While empirical studies have revealed strong relationships between topographical information and plant regeneration, ecological processes in ecosystem models have either not fully addressed topography‐mediated effects on the probability of plant regeneration, or the probability is only controlled by climate‐related factors, for example, water and light stresses. In this study, we incorporated seedling survival data based on a planting experiment in the footprint of the 2011 Las Conchas Fire into the Photosynthesis and EvapoTranspiration (PnET) extension of the LANDIS‐II model by adding topographic and an additional climatic variable to the probability of regeneration. The modified algorithm included topographic parameters such as heat load index and ground slope and spring precipitation. We ran simulations on the Las Conchas Fire landscape for 2012–2099 using observed and projected climate data (i.e., Representative Concentration Pathway 4.5 and 8.5). Our modification significantly reduced the number of regeneration events of three common southwestern conifer tree species (piñon, ponderosa pine, and Douglas‐fir), leading to decreases in aboveground biomass, regardless of climate scenario. The modified algorithm decreased regeneration at higher elevations and increased regeneration at lower elevations relative to the original algorithm. Regenerations of three species also decreased in eastern aspects. Our findings suggest that ecosystem models may overestimate post‐fire regeneration events in the southwest United States. To better represent regeneration processes following wildfire, ecosystem models need refinement to better account for the range of factors that influence tree seedling establishment. This will improve model utility for projecting the combined effects of climate and wildfire on tree species distributions.
Scanning sympatric sika deer and Japanese serows using drones: A methodological trial in Mt. Asama, Central Japan
Authors: Ito Takehiko Y. , Fukue Yuko , Minami Masato 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe negative impacts of sika deer (Cervus nippon) on Japanese serows (Capricornis crispus) are a subject of concern in the mountainous regions of Japan. To develop a methodology to collect information with regard to the abundance and habitat selection of sympatric large mammals using drones (unmanned aerial vehicles; UAVs) equipped with thermal infrared and red‐green‐blue (RGB) sensors, surveys were conducted at night and in the early morning in a high mountainous habitat. Despite the similar size and shape in thermal infrared images for sika deer and Japanese serows, species identification based on body color using RGB images was possible during the period from dawn to early morning. The UAV surveys also revealed the large abundance of deer (>40 deer/km2) and suggested different habitat selection between deer and serows in the alpine grassland. Our results were the first snapshots of sympathetic deer and serow distribution. UAV surveys using both thermal infrared and RGB sensors in early morning could be useful for research and monitoring of large mammals in open areas, such as grasslands, marshlands, high mountains, farmlands and drylands.
Cell lineage analysis reveals signal tracing and compartment characterisation in Drosophila haltere
Authors: Dong Wei , Li Ting , Wu Wen‐Jun , Zhang Xu‐bo 
Published: May 2023

AbstractInsect halteres, as specialised hind wings, play an important role during aerial manoeuvres. In Drosophila, halteres and wings are homologous appendages with different morphology. Previous studies have focused on the metamorphosis of halteres, while current knowledge about its cell lineage and regional compartmentalization is still limited. In this study, we performed cell‐lineage tracing of canonical landmark signals in halteres and present a simple model for haltere development. Cell lineage tracing in wings was used as a reference. The nub showed wing‐like expressions in halteres, whereas hth and pnr exhibited different expressions in adult wings and halteres. The lineage tracing revealed that the pouch region gives rise to end‐bulb, and hinge cells contribute to proximal haltere formation. Moreover, we demonstrated that twi‐expressing cells participate in the cell population of the distal end‐bulb. Haematoxylin and eosin staining indicated that muscle cells were present at the distal end‐bulb. These results indicated that adult halteres displayed unique cell lineage patterns and the muscle cells are important components of end‐bulbs.
Diversity and representation in infant research: Barriers and bridges toward a globalized science of infant development
Authors: Singh Leher , Cristia Alejandrina , Karasik Lana B. , Rajendra Sarah J. , Oakes Lisa M. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractPsychological researchers have become increasingly concerned with generalized accounts of human behavior based on narrow participant representation. This concern is particularly germane to infant research as findings from infant studies are often invoked to theorize broadly about the origins of human behavior. In this article, we examined participant diversity and representation in research published on infant development in four journals over the past decade. Sociodemographic data were coded for all articles reporting infant data published in Child Development, Developmental Science, Developmental Psychology, and Infancy between 2011 and 2022. Analyses of 1682 empirical articles, sampling approximately 1 million participants, revealed consistent under‐reporting of sociodemographic information. For studies that reported sociodemographic characteristics, there was an unwavering skew toward White infants from North America/Western Europe. To address a lack of diversity in infant studies and its scientific impact, a set of principles and practices are proposed to advance toward a more globally representative science.
Genetic variation in the glucosyltransferase‐B gene of Streptococcus mutans and its relationship with caries experience in children from Córdoba, Argentina, and with strains from other countries
Authors: Carletto‐Körber Fabiana Pia Marina , Acosta‐Jofré María Soledad , Vera Noelia Soledad , Mourelle‐Martínez María Rosa , Jiménez María Graciela , Martínez Juan Enrique , Cornejo Lila Susana , González‐Ittig Raúl Enrique 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackgroundCaries is a worldwide distributed oral disease of multifactorial nature, with Streptococcus mutans being the most commonly isolated bacterial agent. The glycosyltransferases of this bacterium would play an essential role in the aetiology and pathogenesis of caries.AimWe explored how the glucosyltransferase‐B (gtf‐B) gene variability of S. mutans from children in central Argentina correlated with their caries experience and how these strains were genetically related to those of other countries.DesignDental examinations were performed on 59 children; dmft and DMFT indexes were calculated. From stimulated saliva, S. mutans was grown and counted (CFU/mL). From bacterial DNA, the gtf‐B gene was amplified and sequenced. Alleles were identified and their genealogical relationships established. Clinical, microbiological, and genetic variables were correlated with caries experience. Our sequences were included in a matrix with those from 16 countries (n = 358); genealogical relationships among alleles were obtained. Population genetic analyses were performed for countries with >20 sequences.ResultsThe mean dmft + DMFT was 6.45. Twenty‐two gtf‐B alleles were identified here, which showed low genetic differentiation in the network. Caries experience was correlated with CFU/mL, but not with allele variation. Low differentiation was found among the 70 alleles recovered from the 358 sequences and among the countries analyzed.ConclusionIn this study, caries experience in children was correlated with the number of CFU/mL of S. mutans but not with the gtf‐B gene variability. Combined genetic analyses of worldwide strains support the theory that this bacterium experienced population expansions, probably associated with agriculture development and/or food industrialization.
Local green finance policies and corporate ESG performance
Authors: Xue Qihang , Wang Huimin , Bai Caiquan 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBased on China's government‐business relations theory, we use difference‐in‐differences and causal forest to find that local green finance policies can significantly enhance corporate ESG performance especially for nonstate‐owned companies, companies with high levels of executive social capital, non‐heavily polluting companies, and companies in developed regions. We also find that the corporate financing constraint mitigation effect and the regional environmental regulation effect of local green finance policies are important mechanisms for promoting corporate ESG performance. Additionally, local green finance policies can strengthen the positive role of corporate ESG performance in enhancing corporate value, which is conducive to corporate sustainability.
Quantifying spatio‐temporal consistency in the trophic ecology of two sympatric flatfishes
Authors: Hunt Georgina L. , Cobain Matthew R. D. , McGill Rona A. R. , Pinnegar John K. , Engelhard Georg H. , Wigham Benjamin D. , Polunin Nicholas V. C. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractSympatric flatfish predators may partition their resources in coastal environments to reduce competition and maximise foraging efficiency. However, the degree of spatial and temporal consistency in their trophic ecology is not well understood because dietary studies tend to overlook the heterogeneity of consumed prey. Increasing the spatial and temporal scale of dietary analyses can thus help to resolve predator resource use. We applied a stomach content and multi‐tissue (liver and muscle) stable isotope (δ13C, δ15N and δ34S) approach to investigate the feeding habits of two co‐occurring flatfish predators, common dab (Limanda limanda) and European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), across four bays on the Northumberland coast (UK) over short (hours), medium (days) and long (months) temporal scales. Stomach content analyses showed spatial consistencies in predator resource use, whereas stable isotope mixing models revealed considerable inter‐bay diet variability. Stomach contents also indicated high dietary overlap between L. limanda and P. platessa, while the stable isotope data yielded low to moderate levels of overlap, with cases of complete niche separation. Furthermore, individual specialisation metrics indicated consistently low levels of specialisation among conspecifics over time. We document changes in resource partitioning in space and time, reflecting diet switching in response to local and temporal fluctuations of patchily distributed prey. This study highlights how trophic tracers integrated at multiple temporal and spatial scales (within tens of kilometres) provide a more integrative approach for assessing the trophic ecology of sympatric predators in dynamic environments.
Changes in axonal and clinical function during intravenous and subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Authors: Hansen Peter N. , Mohammed Abdullahi A. , Markvardsen Lars K. , Andersen Henning , Tankisi Hatice , Sindrup Søren H. , Krøigård Thomas 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackground and AimsIntravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) has a rapid clinical effect which cannot be explained by remyelination during each treatment cycle in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). This study aimed to investigate axonal membrane properties during the IVIg treatment cycle and their potential correlation with clinically relevant functional measurements.MethodsMotor nerve excitability testing (NET) of the median nerve was performed before and 4 and 18 days after initiation of an IVIg treatment cycle in 13 treatment‐naïve (early) CIDP patients and 24 CIDP patients with long term (late) IVIg treatment, 12 CIDP patients treated with subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) and 55 healthy controls. Clinical function was measured extensively using the Six Spot Step test, 10‐Meter Walk test, 9‐Hole Peg test, grip strength, MRC sum score, Overall Neuropathy Limitations Score and Patient Global Impression of Change.ResultsSuperexcitability and S2 accommodation decreased significantly in the early treatment group from baseline to day 4 and returned to baseline levels at day 18, suggesting temporary depolarization of the axonal membrane. A similar trend was observed for the late IVIg group. Substantial clinical improvement was observed in both early and late IVIg groups during the entire treatment cycle. No statistically significant correlation was found between clinical and NET changes. No change was found in NET or clinical function in the SCIg group or controls.InterpretationNET suggested temporary depolarization of the axonal membrane during IVIg treatment in treatment naïve CIDP patients. The relation to clinical improvement, however, remains speculative.
‘No, buddy, I will not speak to the press – I am working!’: criminal justice and the interprofessional dynamics of communication production in the Chilean Public Prosecutorial Office
Authors: ARRIAGADA ISABEL , GONZÁLEZ LE SAUX MARIANNE , WILENMANN JAVIER , ÁGUILA FELIPE 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis article analyses the interprofessional dynamics of communication production in the criminal justice system. Through 26 in‐depth interviews, we investigate the production of media information on prosecutorial work in Chile, tracking the relationships between internal communication agents, prosecutors, and external legal journalists. Previous scholarship has shown the success of police organizations in defining the content of crime communication based on asymmetrical power relations with the media. By contrast, our study reveals that legal journalists can bypass attempts to control the flow of information from the prosecutorial office and impose extra‐organizational goals. Lawyers regularly dismiss the work of journalists, particularly those working as strategic communication advisors with prosecutors, but the asymmetrical relationship between the criminal justice agency and the media plays in favour of external legal journalists. Our article considers several explanations for this configuration, including interprofessional values, transactional relationships between journalists and prosecutors, and local legal culture.
A new technique to transfer the upper maxillary arch position using a facebow, a transfer table, and a reference block with a CAD application
Authors: Petre Alexandru , Drafta Sergiu , Oancea Luminita 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis paper presents a method for the digital transfer of the upper maxillary arch position using a facebow, a transfer table, and a reference block with a CAD application without requiring physical casts mounted with articulating gypsum. This technique facilitates the prosthetic digital workflow when the impression is made via intraoral scanning, to obtain the placement of the maxillary arch in the anatomical reference planes and in relation to the axes of rotation of the mandibular movements
Insomnia—A risk factor for mental disorders
Authors: Hertenstein Elisabeth , Benz Fee , Schneider Carlotta L. , Baglioni Chiara 
Published: May 2023

SummaryLongitudinal studies observed that individuals suffering from insomnia disorder have a higher vulnerability to develop symptoms of psychopathology compared with good sleepers. Particularly, insomnia disorder has been associated with an increased risk for depression. Previous studies indicate relatively stable effects; however, replication is needed as the last meta‐analysis on the topic has been published 4 years ago. We conducted a replication of a previous systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluating the longitudinal association between insomnia disorder and psychopathology, including original works published between 2018 and 2022. Literature search was conducted from April 2018 to August 2022 using key words identifying longitudinal studies that evaluate individuals with insomnia disorder compared with good sleepers at baseline, and the onset of all possible mental disorders at long‐term follow‐up. Only one work was added to the previous sample of studies published in 2019 looking at the longitudinal association between insomnia disorder and depression. Meta‐analytic results confirmed the previous observation, with an even higher observed effect for the link between insomnia and depression. This again recognizes insomnia disorder as a possible transdiagnostic process in psychopathology, with consequent important clinical implications. Nevertheless, more longitudinal studies are needed evaluating the link between insomnia disorder and mental disorders.