bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Biogeography and Species Durations of Selected Cenozoic Shallow and Deep-Water Smaller Calcareous Benthic Foraminifera – A Review
Authors: Hayward Bruce W. , Holzmann Maria 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Most previous accounts summarising the biogeography and species durations of smaller calcareous benthic foraminifera have been based on literature reviews or on a massive North American database that had been taxonomically standardised. In this review we limit consideration to extant and fossil families or genera (from nearshore, open shelf, and deep-sea environments) with modern reviews that have standardised their global morphotaxonomy and where available, are complimented by molecular studies.
We confirm previous studies that indicate most shelf species have limited geographic ranges and the majority of deep-water species are widespread and cosmopolitan or nearly so. In our intertidal and inner shelf groups only one species (molecular and morphological), Ammonia veneta, has a cosmopolitan distribution, although four warm-water morphospecies, of Ammonia and Rugobolivinella, have or had distributions that spanned more than one ocean in equatorial latitudes. The majority of both warm- and cool-water species in these groups are regionally or locally-restricted endemics (92% of Bolivinellidae, 100% of Tubulogenerina, 73% of Ammoniidae). The biogeographic distribution of the two rarer, warm-water groups (Bolivinellidae, Tubulogenerina) changed dramatically through the Cenozoic with the Paleocene–Eocene North American–European distribution of Bolivinellidae switching to purely Indo-Pacific by the Pliocene–Quaternary.
In our shelf–upper bathyal groups (Notorotaliiidae, Plectofrondiculariidae), two genera have been restricted to the Southern Hemisphere since their Eocene originations with their greatest diversity throughout in New Zealand and Australia, respectively. The dominantly cold-water notorotaliid genus Buccella has a biogeographic distribution largely restricted to the Arctic Ocean and both coasts of North and South America. Most notorotaliid species are locally or regionally endemic (100% of Notorotalia, Parrellina, Porosorotalia, 75% of Buccella). At least 50–60% of species in five extinct mid-bathyal–abyssal families are cosmopolitan and have been throughout the Cenozoic since their originations. The majority of these deep-sea species with more-restricted distributions are rare, and many could possibly be more widespread with further extensive study.
This review found that the shortest mean species durations (4–5 myrs) occur in two groups of rather rare, tropical–subtropical inner-shelf foraminifera with many locally endemic species. In cooler and progressively deeper water environments the mean species durations increase to 7–11 myrs for temperate shelf–bathyal taxa (Notorotaliidae), 20 myrs for an extinct mid-shelf to bathyal family (Plectofrondiculariidae) and 41–50 myrs for five extinct mid-bathyal–abyssal families (Chrysalogoniidae, Ellipsoidinidae, Glandulonodosariidae, Pleurostomellidae, Stilostomellidae). One species in each of four of these deep-water families had a species duration of 150–120 myrs.
Distinguishing Coastal Habitats of Caribbean Panama with Benthic Foraminifera
Authors: Gudnitz Maria N. , Collins Laurel S. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Benthic foraminifera were collected from reef coral, seagrass and mangrove sediments of Almirante Bay, Caribbean Panama, to associate species and assemblages with habitats and environmental conditions related to degraded water quality. The three habitats occur in different adjacent areas within an embayed, patch-reef setting. We analyzed the relative abundance, diversity and community structure of benthic foraminiferal species &gt; 63 µm in 17 sediment samples from &lt; 2 m mean water depth. Results from hierarchical cluster analysis, analysis of similarity, similarity percentages, non-metric multidimensional scaling and Fisher's alpha diversity were compared from seagrass, mangrove and coral habitats and also between two areas with contrasting water quality as previously defined by hydrography and general water quality.
Among the three neighboring habitats, assemblages are fairly similar but differ in species proportions. Overall, Ammonia parkinsoniana, indicative of relatively low and variable salinities, is a dominant taxon. Foraminiferal assemblages from mangroves had the lowest mean diversity, a common trend under reduced salinity conditions, and diversity appears to be regionally controlled by freshwater input. Planorbulina acervalis was dominant in seagrass beds. Low-diversity, stress-tolerant foraminiferal assemblages are present in samples from all three habitats, reflecting the bay's highly variable patch-reef structure, freshwater input, and possible hypoxia. Diversity is generally lower near the mainland than in the eastern bay off the island of Isla Colón. Environmental associations of the benthic foraminifera of Almirante Bay are baseline ecologic data for comparisons to coastal habitats formed before human occupation and have the potential to be used in the sedimentary record to assess the impact of anthropogenic disturbance.
Study on the impact of decarbonization on regional coal-fired power generation -based on mechanism analysis and empirical tests
Authors: Tan Caixia , Geng Shiping , Tan Qingbo , Tan Zhongfu , Wang He 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The impact of decarbonization on regional coal-fired power generation is investigated using a weighted control method with panel data for China from 2001 to 2020. Five provinces, Guangdong Province, Liaoning Province, Hubei Province, Shaanxi Province and Yunnan Province, were used as the experimental group, and the remaining provinces were used as the control group. The robustness of the experimental results was verified by multidimensional tests such as dynamic test, counterfactual test, change window period test and ranking test. The empirical test results show that the low-carbon policy has a restraining effect on the carbon emissions, coal consumption and coal-fired power generation caused by regional coal-fired power generation. At the same time, Hansen test results show that low-carbon policy has no significant impact on regional coal-fired power generation through technology effect, but it has significant impact on regional coal-fired power generation through structure effect and regulation effect.
The role of overfeeding in infants with brief resolved unexplained events (BRUE): a prospective observational study
Authors: Quitadamo Paolo , Mosca Caterina , Verde Alessandra , De Marco Giulio , Giorgio Valentina , Valitutti Francesco , Dolce Pasquale , Parisi Pasquale , Evangelisti Melania , Andreozzi Marialuisa , Nardo Giovanni Di 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background
Although inappropriate feeding has been suggested to play a role in the occurrence of BRUE, only anecdotal reports have been so far described. The main objective of our study was to objectively evaluate whether overfeeding may represent a risk factor for the occurrence of BRUE.
Methods
We enrolled 42 infants aged 0–6 months admitted for BRUE episodes and a same number of age- and sex-matched healthy infants, who served as controls. Data about feeding practices and auxological parameters of each enrolled infant were collected and analysed, along with clinical data about peri- and post-natal period. Main outcome measures were mean daily body weight gain, daily number of feedings and mean volume of feedings and average daily volume of feedings only for bottle-fed infants.
Results
The mean (± SD) daily body weight gain, the only available and reliable parameter to assess feeding adequacy in both breast- and formula fed infants, was 41 ± 15 grams in infants with BRUE vs 35 ± 11 grams in healthy infants (95% CI [0.21; 11.8], p = 0.042). Moreover, infants with BRUE were more likely than controls having received mixed breastfeeding, although this difference did not reach statistical significance (33% vs 17%, 95 CI [-0.04; 0.37], p = 0.131).
Conclusions
Overfeeding seems to be a risk factor for the occurrence of BRUE, either through milk inhalation and choking or through GER worsening. Detecting inappropriate feeding practices, and providing appropriate education to correct them, may help preventing the occurrence of BRUE produced by either scenarios.
The impact of climate change on habitat of a vulnerable European Otter (Lutra lutra) in Iran
Authors: Nazari Zahra , Khalilipour Olyagholi , Ashrafzadeh Mohammad Reza , Saidian Soheil 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Climate change's effect on plants and animal species is one of the significant concerns of conservation biologists. These changes cause an increase in extinction and changes in the distribution and abundance of species. This research examined the impact of climate change on the habitat of the European Otter (Lutra lutra) in Khuzestan based on habitat modeling in R with climate scenarios and general circulation model MRI-ESM2-0. For this purpose, more than 40 presence points were recorded and 10 climatic and environmental variables were used as input for species distribution models including the Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Generalized Boosting Method (GBM), random forest (RF), and Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS). The value of AUC and TSS and the Kappa coefficient indicate the high accuracy and precision of the model. The RF and GBM are the best methods to determine the habitat of the European Otter in Khuzestan. The variables of distance from the river, Annual Mean Temperature (Bio), and Isothermality index had the greatest role in habitat suitability. The 185.9176 Km2 (14.3%) of Khuzestan was identified as a suitable habitat for this species. The prediction of changes in the geographical distribution of the species under the climate scenarios of ssp126, ssp370, and ssp585 showed that the habitat of this species would decrease by 10.37, 10.38 and 11.58%, respectively. According to the results of climate change, it has a significant impact on the distribution range of the species.
pH-dependent effects of polystyrene microplastics on ciprofloxacin toxicity and uptake by ryegrass
Authors: Wang Yun , Shan Ning , Habibul Zumrat , Habibul Nuzahat 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The ubiquitous coexistence of microplastics (MPs) and antibiotics in the aquatic environment has been demonstrated, and as such, the effects of environmental conditions (such as pH) on combined toxicity of MPs and antibiotics to biota must be determined. Here, we investigated the effects of different pH on combined toxicity of polystyrene MPs- ciprofloxacin (CIP) to ryegrass growth and uptake of CIP by ryegrass. The results revealed that, regardless of with or without MPs, the neutral and basic condition decreased CIP accumulation in ryegrass roots. However, CIP contents in shoots (including leaves) increased with increasing solution pH. Relative to pH 5.3, CIP contents in shoots increase of 24.7-fold and 29.5-fold with CIP+200 nm MPs and CIP+500 nm MPs treatment at pH 8.8. Moreover, the effects of pH on root and shoot growth inhibition more obvious at pH 7.0 and pH 8.8 than at pH 5.3. Under the neutral and basic condition (pH 7.0 and pH 8.8), the ryegrass shoot length of 500 nm MPs+CIP and 200 nm MPs+CIP treatment was only 50.3%, 69.7% and 86.8%, 81.3% of the acidic condition (pH 5.3) plants, respectively. These findings implied that the uptake and toxicity of CIP with MPs in ryegrass were influenced by solution pH. Furthermore, the relatively higher CIP removal efficiency imply the potential for CIP removal by ryegrass under MPs co-contaminated environment.
Circular Economy Benefit Indicators for Using Biochar in Regenerative Agriculture
Authors: Baltrėnaitė-Gedienė Edita , Huisingh Donald , Yrjälä Kim 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

In spite of decades of political commitments, research, and applications of innovations for reducing climate change's causes and catastrophic impacts, the global CO2 emissions have continued to rise. Achieving more stringent reduction targets requires rapid activities towards carbon neutrality in many ways to accelerate the transition to equitable, sustainable, livable, post-fossil carbon societies. Conventional agriculture, is responsible for 14% of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and is causing an additional 17% through land use changes, mostly in developing countries. This is due to GHG emissions from its food production activities that include the farming activities, food transportation to food processing facilities, distribution, marketing, food usage, and food waste. The negative impacts of current agricultural practices underscore the urgency to transition to holistic, regenerative agricultural practices where negative carbon emission technologies such as the usage of biochar and other approaches are used to dramatically decrease the GHG emissions as well as to make the transition to circular economies via food chain, carbon neutrality. It is unfortunate that at this time, carbon sequestration progress and implementation of circular economy principle is well documented and to be practically achievable, the progress needs to be quantitatively measured. The authors of this paper, proposed a system of indicators for measuring progress toward carbon neutrality in agriculture based on circular economy principles. To accelerate the needed transition to regenerative agriculture, the extensive production and usage of biochar is essential.
In vitro assessment of ruminal biohydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in diets with different types and levels of protected fat and diverse sources of fibre
Authors: Rojas-González Alberto Jorge , Arriaga-Jordán Carlos Manuel , Sánchez-Torres Juan Edrei , Mejía-Uribe Luis Alberto , Rayas-Amor Adolfo Armando , Morales-Almaraz Ernesto 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The objective was to assess in vitrorumen fermentation characteristics, methane production and biohydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids of diets based on maize silage with two sources of protected fat (PF) from soybean (S) or linseed (L) oil, two levels of PF (0 and 6%) and two forage sources: canola silage (CS) or alfalfa hay (AH); in a factorial 2x2x2 completely randomised design. The highest (P<0.05) amount of C18:2 at the end of incubation was in the S6AH treatment (4.41mg/g DM) and of C18:3 in L6CS (1.98mg/g DM). The AH 6% PF showed the highest concentration of C18:2 cis-9 trans-11 (308 mg/g DM; P<0.05). C18:1 trans-11 was higher with 6% PF than without PF (13.41 vs 7.89 mg/g DM). Cumulative methane production was not affected by treatments (0.9973 ± 0.1549 mmol/g DM; P>0.05). Gas production (GY) was lower with PF at 6% L vs S (150.97 vs 160.88 ml; P<0.05), and IVDMD was higher (P<0.05) with AH without PF than with 6% PF (85.04 vs 78.54%), and IVNDFD was lower with 6% L than with 6% S (62.89 vs 69.28%; P<0.05). L had the highest NH3-N concentration with CS than with AH with the same type of PF (41.27 vs 27.95 mg/dL; P<0.05). In conclusion, although methane production was not affected and in vitro digestibility and GY were reduced with linseed PF supplementation, the concentration of C18:3 and C18:1 trans-11 was increased, which could improve the lipid profile of milk. The negative effects on digestibility were improved with AH instead of CS regardless of PF type and level.
Alcohol inhibits sociability via serotonin inputs to the nucleus accumbens
Authors: Wang Ruixiang , Khan Kanza , Balasubramanian Nagalakshmi , James Thomas , Pushpavathi Selvakumar , Kim David , Pierson Samantha , Wu Qi , Niciu Mark , Hefti Marco , Marcinkiewcz Catherine 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Social interaction is a core component of motivational behavior that is perturbed across multiple neuropsychiatric disorders, including alcohol use disorder (AUD). Positive social bonds are neuroprotective and enhance recovery from stress, so reduced social interaction in AUD may delay recovery and lead to alcohol relapse. We report that chronic intermittent ethanol (CIE) induces social avoidance in a sex-dependent manner and is associated with hyperactivity of serotonin (5-HT) neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN). While 5-HTDRN neurons are generally thought to enhance social behavior, recent evidence suggests that specific 5-HT pathways can be aversive. Using chemogenetic iDISCO, the nucleus accumbens (NAcc) was identified as one of 5 regions that were activated by 5-HT DRN stimulation. We then employed an array of molecular genetic tools in transgenic mice to show that 5-HT DRN inputs to NAcc dynorphin neurons drive social avoidance in male mice after CIE by activating 5-HT2C receptors. NAcc dynorphin neurons also inhibit dopamine release during social interaction, reducing the motivational drive to engage with social partners. This study reveals that excessive serotonergic drive after chronic alcohol can promote social aversion by inhibiting accumbal dopamine release. Drugs that boost brain serotonin levels may be contraindicated for individuals with AUD.
Preanesthetic withdrawal improves the effect of prolonged epidural labor analgesia conversion to epidural surgery anesthesia: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Li Shuying , Bi Yanmei , Gu Juan , Kang Yanming 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Background
There are many factors affecting the failure of epidural labor analgesia (ELA) conversion to epidural surgery anesthesia (ESA). We hypothesized that preanesthetic withdrawal could improve the effect of prolonged ELA conversion to ESA.
Methods
This study prospectively observed parturients who converted the prolonged ELA to ESA. The parturients were divided into two groups according to whether the ELA was stopped before anesthesia. Group S: ELA was stopped more than 30 min before analgesia, Group NS: ELA was not stopped before analgesia. Epidural anesthesia was administered directly through the ELA catheter in both groups. The primary outcome was the failure rate of epidural anesthesia. The secondary outcomes were the intraoperative muscle relaxation effect, visceral pain, incision pain, intraoperative anesthesia effect and maternal satisfaction. Intraoperative anesthesia-related data, epidural labor analgesia-related data, and maternal and fetal data were also recorded.
Results
A total of 167 parturients were included in this prospective cohort study: 77 parturients were in Group S, and 88 parturients in Group NS. Compared with Group NS, Group S had a lower failure rate of epidural anesthesia (13% vs. 29.5%), higher excellent rate of muscle relaxation (90.3% vs. 78.2%), lower incidence of visceral pain (9.7% vs. 32.1%) and incision pain (9.7% vs. 15.9%), lower visual analog scale (VAS) of visceral pain (0 (0,0) vs. 0 (0,3)) and incision pain (0 (0,0) vs. 0 (0,0)). Group S had a higher rate of excellent anesthesia effect (77.9% vs. 56.8%) and anesthesia satisfaction (96.1% vs. 83%).
Conclusion
Drug withdrawal before anesthesia can significantly reduce the failure rate of epidural anesthesia and improve the anesthesia effect and anesthesia satisfaction in prolonged ELA conversion to ESA.
Trial registration
Chictr.org, ChiCTR2100047772. Registered on 26/6/2021.
Tacrolimus improves therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells in diabetic retinopathy by suppressing DRP1-mediated mitochondrial fission
Authors: Jo Hang Hyo , Goh Yeong-Seok , Kim Hye Jih , Kim Dae Hyun , Kim Hyemin , Hwang Jiyi , Jung Ji Seung , Kang Nanyoung , Park Sang-Eun , Park Kyung-Mee , Lee Hyun Jik 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Background:Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness in diabetic patients. Human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UCB-MSCs) are emerging as a promising new drug for degenerative disease associated with diabetes. Recent studies have shown that high glucose-increased excessive calcium levels are a major risk factor for mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) accumulation and apoptosis. This study aimed to investigate the role of high glucose-induced NFATC1 signaling in mitochondrial oxidative stress-stimulated apoptosis and the effect of tacrolimus on the therapeutic efficacy of subconjunctival transplantation of UCB-MSCs in a DR rat model.Methods:The UCB-MSCs were pretreated with the drugs prior to high glucose treatment. Then, we conducted experiments using western blot, LDH release, mitoSOX staining, qPCR analysis and MitoTacker staining. For animal experiment, tacrolimus or vehicle-pretreated MSCs were injected subconjunctivally in STZ-induced DR rat model.Results:High glucose increased cytotoxicity, mtROS, and cleaved caspase-9 expression in UCB-MSCs, and high glucose-induced mtROS was critical for apoptosis. High glucose conditions increased O-GlcNAcylated protein expression and nuclear translocation of NFATC1. However, nuclear translocation of NFATC1 was reduced by ST045849 pre-treatment, an O-GlcNAc transferase inhibitor. Tacrolimus pretreatment recovered high glucose-induced mtROS levels and apoptosis. In DR rat model, subconjunctival transplantation of tacrolimus-pretreated MSCs improved retinal vessel formation, retinal function, and uveitis. In high glucose conditions, tacrolimus pretreatment reduced protein and mRNA expression levels of DRP1 and inhibited mitochondrial fission. In addition, Mdivi-1 pretreatment, DRP1 inhibitor, reduced mtROS levels and apoptosis of UCB-MSCs under high glucose conditions.Conclusions: In conclusion, we demonstrated that high glucose-induced O-GlcNAcylation activates NFATC1 signaling, important for DRP1-mediated mitochondrial fission and mitochondrial apoptosis. Finally, we proposed NFATC1 suppression by tacrolimus as a promising therapeutic strategy to improve the therapeutic efficacy of UCB-MSC transplantation for DR treatment.
Effectiveness of Short-term Uric Acid-lowering Medications in Controlling Serum Uric Acid and Gout Attacks after Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Hyperuricemia: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Song Ke , He Ming , Kong Xiangxin , Zhang Yuan , Xie Xing , Cheng Junming , Ren Yixing 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Patients with hyperuricemia are at risk for increased serum uric acid (SUA) levels and gout attacks in the short term after undergoing bariatric surgery, and the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of short-term treatment with uric acid-lowering medications after bariatric surgery for the control of SUA and gout attacks in patients with hyperuricemia.
METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 71 patients who underwent bariatric surgery and had a preoperative diagnosis of hyperuricemia was performed, and the patients were classified into a drug-treatment group (DTG，n=32) and a non-drug-treatment group (NDTG，n=39) according to whether they took medication after surgery. Changes in the number of gout attacks, body mass index (BMI), and SUA levels at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after bariatric surgery were measured in both groups.
RESULTS: In the DTG, 22 patients (68.8%) experienced an increase in SUA within 1 week, 1 patient (3.1%) had an acute attack of gout within the first month, and no patient had a gout attack thereafter; in the NDTG, 35 patients (89.7%) experienced an increase in SUA within 1 week, 7 patients (17.9%) had an acute gout attack within the first month, and 2 patients (5.1%) experienced a gout attack between month 1 and month 3 postoperatively. Both groups were free of gout attacks between the 3rd and 6th postoperative month and showed a significant decrease in SUA and BMI by the sixth month.
Conclusion: Patients with hyperuricemia have a risk of increased SUA levels in the first month after bariatric surgery, and in patients with obesity combined with hyperuricemia, continued use of uric acid-lowering drugs after surgery is beneficial in reducing this risk and decreasing the number of gout attacks.