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How can we encourage mindful consumption? Insights from mindfulness and religious faith
Authors: Gupta Sharad , Lim Weng Marc , Verma Harsh V. , Polonsky Michael 
Published: January 2023

Purpose
Mindful consumption is a popular concept that is often associated with mindfulness and religious faith, but nonetheless, its empirical associations to these remain relatively underexplored. Clarifying the impact of mindfulness and religious faith on mindful consumption is important to delineate their effectiveness in influencing consumers to reconsider consumption decisions (e.g. the need for additional products) given the detrimental effects of mindless consumption (e.g. financial debt, environmental degradation and materialistic culture). The concern about mindfulness potentially being a religious matter can also be resolved through empirical validation. Hence, the purpose of this research is to advance the empirical understanding of how mindfulness and religious faith impact on mindful consumption and whether mindfulness and religious faith are interrelated.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors adopt a multistudy approach to scaffold the exploration of mindfulness and religious faith as precursors of mindful consumption.

Findings
Study 1 carries out an experiment with undergraduates and demonstrates that mindfulness encourages mindful consumption. Study 2 conducts an offline survey with undergraduates and provides evidence that mindfulness and religious faith independently (i.e. without interacting with each other) encourage mindful consumption. Study 3 uses an online survey of consumers for conceptual replication and reaffirms the findings of Studies 1 and 2 across gender, occupations and household incomes (except middle-income households).

Research limitations/implications
The implications of these findings are discussed, wherein mindfulness and religious faith are earmarked as viable avenues for promoting mindful consumption.

Originality/value
This seminal attempt uses multiple studies to empirically validate the nature and generalizability of relationships between mindfulness, religious faith and mindful consumption.
Unsilencing colonial archives via automated entity recognition
Authors: Luthra Mrinalini , Todorov Konstantin , Jeurgens Charles , Colavizza Giovanni 
Published: January 2023

PurposeThis paper aims to expand the scope and mitigate the biases of extant archival indexes.Design/methodology/approachThe authors use automatic entity recognition on the archives of the Dutch East India Company to extract mentions of underrepresented people.FindingsThe authors release an annotated corpus and baselines for a shared task and show that the proposed goal is feasible.Originality/valueColonial archives are increasingly a focus of attention for historians and the public, broadening access to them is a pressing need for archives.
Positive ageing in institutional homes: towards a de-stigmatization process
Authors: Gupta Satish Kr , Mukherjee Anirban 
Published: January 2023

Purpose
This qualitative research examines the varied reasons for relocation to old age homes (OAHs) in contemporary India. The purpose of this study investigates the acceptance of institutional living in Lucknow (a Tier II city of India) and whether migration to OAHs is a voluntary decision. This study also examines the lifeworld of the older adult in these OAHs in an attempt to find out whether OAHs are conducive to positive ageing. Derivatively, the authors study their engagement/time use pattern and social networking patterns in the OAHs. Finally, the research seeks to learn whether OAHs are slowly substituting older adult care given within the family by offering the best of the facilities and services.

Design/methodology/approach
This qualitative research was conducted in two private OAHs in Lucknow, India. The findings of the study are based on 28 qualitative interviews conducted with the inmates, administrative staff and caretakers. The interviews were unstructured and open-ended and were supported by observations. The observation was not only made of the social setting but also the reaction of the participants. The idea was to develop an emic view of the subject by exploring valid narratives. Pseudonyms were used to report the finding so as to maintain the confidentiality of the research subjects.

Findings
This research moves beyond the traditional wisdom that people move to OAH because of the push factors within the family. OAHs in India have evolved over the years and high-end OAHs are equipped with modern amenities to cater to the upper class in their twilight years. Residents were found to lead active lives in OAHs and their common habitus and bonding capital helped them to face the vagaries of old age more confidently. Their active life and membership in various civic organizations challenge the contention of the role theory that the aged are more prone to lose rather than gain roles.

Originality/value
The originality of the research lies in the fact that the authors are extending the arguments made by the role theory of social ageing. The theory proposes that aged people are more likely to lose out roles rather than gain new ones. This study finds that the elderly tend to live a very active life in OAHs and engaged various civic organizations. Although they may lose/voluntarily give up the roles like the head of the household, spouse, etc., they acquire new roles in the context of OAHs.
Maternal and host effects mediate the adaptive expansion and contraction of the microbiome during ontogeny in a holometabolous, polyphagous insect
Authors: Jose Polpass Arul , Yuval Boaz , Jurkevitch Edouard 
Published: January 2023

Abstract

Polyphagous, holometabolous insects adapt to rapid diet shifts imposed by their ecology and their life cycle. One shift is linked to development, as larvae and adults usually dwell and feed in different environments, using different resources. The second is caused by changes in larval hosts, often occurring at each generation. Studies show that the insect's microbiome also changes in relation to development and larval host. However, parental and larval host contributions to its structure and trans‐generational dynamics remain uncharted.

We investigated the sources of variation of the microbiome of the highly polyphagous Mediterranean fruit fly by tracking microbiome structure and its potential functional impact in fly lineages over generations and fruit host shifts, using 16S rRNA gene amplicon single variant analysis.

Bacterial community alpha‐diversity expanded and contracted cyclically in a life stage‐dependent manner with the mothers' microbiome community ‘resetting’ to the same structure across generations. Expansion occurred at the larval stage, while alpha‐diversity decreased in tenerals, and significantly in mothers. In contrast, richness was highest in mothers, with rare taxa expanding in larvae depending upon fruit type.

Metabolic predictions using PICRUSt pointed to increased metabolism of vitamins in mothers, and of aromatic compouds in larvae and tenerals, while indicator species analysis suggested fruit host composition‐dependent potential functional adaptations.

Our data indicate lineage, fruit host and their interactions as the main sources of microbiome variation and provide examples of possible metabolic developmental and ecological adaptations. Taken together, these data support the hypothesis that microbiome diversity and microbiome‐driven local adaptations act as a mechanism sustaining polyphagy.

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Shell disease syndromes of decapod crustaceans
Authors: Rowley Andrew F. , Coates Christopher J. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe term shell disease subsumes a number of debilitating conditions affecting the outer integument (the carapace) of decapod crustaceans, such as lobsters and crabs. Herein, we seek to find commonality in the aetiology and pathology of such conditions, and those cases that result in the progressive erosion of the cuticle through to the visceral tissues by a cocktail of microbial‐derived enzymes including lipases, proteases and chitinases. Aquimarina spp. are involved in shell disease in many different crustaceans across a wide geographical area, but the overall view is that the condition is polymicrobial in nature leading to dysbiosis within the microbial consortium of the damaged cuticle. The role of environment, decapod behaviour and physiology in triggering this disease is also reviewed. Finally, we provide a conceptual model for disease aetiology and suggest several avenues for future research that could improve our understanding of how such factors trigger, or exacerbate, this condition.
itsdm: Isolation forest‐based presence‐only species distribution modelling and explanation in r
Authors: Song Lei , Estes Lyndon 
Published: January 2023

Abstract

Multiple statistical algorithms have been used for species distribution modelling (SDM). Due to shortcomings in species occurrence datasets, presence‐only methods (such as MaxEnt) have become increasingly widely used. However, sampling bias remains a challenging issue, particularly for density‐based approaches. The Isolation Forest (iForest) algorithm is a presence‐only method less sensitive to sampling patterns and over‐fitting because it fits the model by describing the unsuitable instead of suitable conditions.

Here, we present the itsdm package for species distribution modelling with iForest, which provides a workflow wrapper for the algorithms in iForest family and convenient tools for model diagnostic and post‐modelling analysis.

itsdm allows users to fit and evaluate an iForest SDM using presence‐only occurrence data. It also helps the users to understand relationships between species and the living environment using Shapley values, a suggested technique in explainable artificial intelligence (xAI). Additionally, itsdm can make spatial response maps that indicate how species respond to environmental variables across space and detect areas potentially affected by a changing environment.

We demonstrated the usage of the itsdm package and compared iForest with other mainstream SDMs using virtual species. The results enlightened that iForest is an advantageous presence‐only SDM when the actual distribution range is unclear.
Subjective and objective evaluation of corneal haze after accelerated corneal crosslinking for corneal ectasias
Authors: Stein Rebecca , Ong Tone Stephan , Lebovic Gerald , Singal Neera , Hatch Wendy 
Published: January 2023

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the relationship between subjective (slit lamp examination [SLE]) and objective (densitometry) measurements of corneal haze after accelerated corneal crosslinking (aCXL), assess the relationship between densitometry and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), and determine the effect of baseline characteristics on densitometry after aCXL in eyes with progressive keratoconus and other ectasias.SettingKensington Eye Institute and Bochner Eye Institute, Toronto, Canada.DesignRetrospective analysis of a prospective interventional cohort study.MethodsScheimpflug‐derived corneal densitometry, CDVA, maximum keratometry (Kmax), and central corneal thickness were measured preoperatively and up to 1 year after aCXL, and post‐operative haze was estimated with SLE (n = 483 eyes). A random effect model was used to examine the relationship between post‐operative subjective haze with SLE and densitometry. Linear mixed models were used to examine the relationship between densitometry, pre‐operative baseline characteristics, and CDVA.ResultsThere was a significant association between subjective haze with SLE and densitometry (p < 0.001). There was a significant relationship between CDVA and densitometry: for every 10 GSUs of increased densitometry in the 0–2 mm zone, CDVA worsened by approximately half a Snellen line (p < 0.001). Age and pre‐operative Kmax were significant predictors of densitometry. For every 10 years of age, densitometry increased by 0.68 GSUs (95% CI [0.27 to 1.07], p < 0.001). For every 10 D of increased preoperative Kmax, densitometry increased by 0.69 GSUs (95% CI [0.41 to 0.98], p < 0.001).ConclusionsSubjective haze after aCXL estimated with SLE, is significantly associated with densitometry. Increased densitometry after aCXL is associated with a reduction in CDVA.
Method considerations and study protocol for a Nordic multi‐centre prospective study on outcomes in rare paediatric epilepsy surgery subgroups
Authors: Reinholdson Jesper , Malmgren Kristina , Chaplin John , Olsson Ingrid , Hallböök Tove 
Published: January 2023

AbstractEpilepsy surgery is a therapeutic option for selected children with drug‐resistant epilepsy. Children who are surgical candidates have a high prevalence of neurodevelopmental comorbidities. There is a lack of adequately sized prospective studies in a number of rare surgical subgroups, especially of outcome domains such as cognitive level and health‐related quality‐of‐life. In this article, we describe method considerations and a study protocol for a Nordic population‐based multi‐centre follow‐up programme covering seizure as well as non‐seizure outcomes in children aged <4 years undergoing resective epilepsy surgery and children aged ≤18 years undergoing hemispherotomy, callosotomy or surgery for hypothalamic hamartoma.
A discussion among deans on advancing community engaged research
Authors: Sprague Martinez Linda , Chassler Deborah , Lobb Rebecca , Hakim Dema , Pamphile Jennifer , Battaglia Tracy A. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe benefits of community‐engaged research (CEnR) have been documented in the literature. However, the adoption of community engaged (CE) and participatory approaches among health researchers remains limited. The Boston University (BU) Clinical Translational Science Institute's community engagement program initiated a discussion among five BU Deans to explore their approaches to support the practice of CEnR among faculty in their schools. The discussion was recorded and the transcript analyzed to identify and explore themes that emerged. Most strategies discussed by the Deans were not focused on changing institutional systems to advance CEnR. Instead, the analyses showed that institutional CE efforts highlighted by the Deans were focused on “responsibility centered on one person” or “research mentors.” Approaches to developing a culture of CEnR that centers responsibility for promoting it on a few people in a university may place significant burden on leadership and researchers and is not an effective way to promote culture change. Systems change is needed to support CEnR, improve accountability, and realize successful partnerships between academic institutions and communities. The dialogue among Deans focused on the topic of CEnR provided an effective method to catalyze discussion and over time may help to strengthen a culture of CEnR research.
Prediction of cervical cancer precursor lesions by quantitative methylation specific PCR: A retrospective study
Authors: Al Roomy Moody , Chehadeh Wassim , Al Awadhi Rana 
Published: January 2023

AbstractObjectiveThis study was undertaken to evaluate the performance of FAM19A4 and hsa‐mir‐124‐2 hypermethylation as a triage tool for women who are at risk of developing cervical cancer or high‐grade cervical cancer precursor lesions by taking into consideration the cytology report, histology diagnosis, and human papillomavirus (HPV) status.MethodsA total of 330 cervical ThinPrep samples were retrospectively collected and used for DNA isolation. HPV DNA was detected by real‐time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and HPV genotypes were identified by Sanger‐based sequencing. DNA extracts were bisulphite‐treated, and hypermethylation of FAM19A4 and hsa‐mir‐124‐2 genes was detected by a quantitative methylation‐specific PCR (qMSP) test using the QIAsure Methylation assay.ResultsHypermethylated genes were detected in 27 (9.6%) cervical samples, mostly found in women diagnosed with high‐grade squamous intraepithelial legions (77.8%) or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 (CIN3) (72.7%). The sensitivity and the specificity of the qMSP test for predicting CIN3 lesions among women with high‐risk HPV was 75% and 91%, respectively.Discussion/ConclusionThere was a significant correlation between high‐grade cervical cancer precursor lesions and detection of hypermethylated genes in samples positive for high‐risk HPV. Our results suggest that the QIAsure Methylation test can be used as a triage tool to identify women at risk for cervical cancer progression.
Dating business cycles in the United Kingdom, 1700–2010
Authors: Broadberry Stephen , Chadha Jagjit S. , Lennard Jason , Thomas Ryland 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThis paper constructs a new chronology of the business cycle in the United Kingdom from 1700 on an annual basis and from 1920 on a quarterly basis to 2010. The new chronology points to several observations about the business cycle. First, the cycle has significantly increased in duration and amplitude over time. Second, contractions have become less frequent but are as persistent and costly as at other times in history. Third, the typical recession has been tick‐shaped with a short contraction and longer recovery. Finally, the major causes of downturns have been sectoral shocks, financial crises, and wars.
Iron chelation therapy
Authors: Bruzzese Antonella , Martino Enrica Antonia , Mendicino Francesco , Lucia Eugenio , Olivito Virginia , Bova Carlo , Filippelli Gianfranco , Capodanno Isabella , Neri Antonino , Morabito Fortunato , Gentile Massimo , Vigna Ernesto 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIron overload is a pathological condition resulting from a congenital impairment of its regulation, increased intestinal iron absorption secondary to bone marrow erythroid hyperplasia, or a chronic transfusional regimen. In normal conditions, intracellular and systemic mechanisms contribute to maintaining iron balance. When this complex homeostatic mechanism fails, an iron overload could be present. Detecting an iron overload is not easy. The gold standard remains the liver biopsy, even if it is invasive and dangerous. Identifying iron using noninvasive techniques allowed a better understanding of the rate of iron overload in different organs, with a low risk for the patient. Estimating serum ferritin (mg/L) is the easiest and, consequently, the most employed diagnostic tool for assessing body iron stores, even if it could be a not specific method. The most common hematological causes of iron overload are myelodysplastic syndromes, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia. In all of these conditions, three drugs have been approved for the treatment of iron overload: deferiprone, deferoxamine, and deferasirox. These chelators have been demonstrated to help lower tissue iron levels and prevent iron overload complications, improving event‐free survival (EFS). Nowadays, the decision to start chelation and which chelator to choose remains the joint decision of the clinician and patient.
Rapid bluing and slow browning: reversible body color change according to ambient temperature in damselfly Indolestes peregrinus (Ris, 1916)
Authors: Hasebe Yuki , Nagano Yuta , Yokoi Tomoyuki 
Published: January 2023

AbstractVariation in body color occurs in many animals, and its function differs by species. Some species use multiple colors to create different effects. Most dragonflies change their body color unilaterally with maturation, whereas in a few species these changes are reversible. Both sexes of the damselfly Indolestes peregrinus show temperature‐dependent reversible body color changes, with a brown color when the ambient temperature decreases and a blue color when the temperature increases. To elucidate the temperature range at which this color change occurs and the exact elapsed time for the color change, laboratory experiments were conducted to determine whether the time required for body color change was related to ambient temperature and whether sex differences affected this duration. The body color and time required for the change were recorded under four temperature conditions. Bluing was completed in a few minutes, whereas browning took several hours. Moreover, sexual differences were observed, whereby males showed a more rapid transformation to blue than that of females. Our results suggest that the rapid bluing has some importance in this species, especially in males.
Fertilization alters the abundance but not the diversity of soil fauna: A meta‐analysis
Authors: Zhu Yan , Bian Haixue , Ju Chenghui , Xu Chonghua , Zhou Yan , Zhang Huiguang , Xu Xia 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAimSoil fauna, a functionally important group of soil organisms, are greatly affected by fertilization. However, it is still debated whether and how fertilization affects the soil faunal community. Here, we aimed to synthesize the global patterns of soil fauna communities in response to fertilization in terrestrial ecosystems.LocationGlobal.Time period1997–2021.Major taxa studiedSoil fauna.MethodsWe examined the effects of fertilization on the abundance, number of groups and Shannon diversity of soil fauna by synthesizing 1218 observations based on 39 published studies. We also explored the associations between fertilization‐induced changes in the soil faunal community and changes in soil and microbial properties.ResultsFertilization increased the abundance of soil fauna by 56.3%, without significantly affecting the number of groups and the Shannon index. The type of fertilizer affected the responses of soil faunal abundance, and the effects of fertilizer type were altered by climate zones, ecosystem types and soil depths. Both organic and organic–mineral fertilizer treatments significantly increased the abundance of soil fauna in most climate zones, ecosystem types and soil depths, whereas mineral fertilizer treatment had no such effect. Additionally, we found inconsistent responses of soil fauna to fertilization among different taxonomic groups, not only at the order level but also at the class level, providing evidence for the idiosyncratic nature of the effects of fertilization on soil fauna. Furthermore, our regression analysis showed that changes in food resources, including soil nutrients and microbes, were crucial controls for the response of soil faunal abundance to fertilization.Main conclusionsFertilization generally increased soil faunal abundance at the global scale by affecting food resources, and the effects of fertilization were dependent on the specific soil fauna and type of fertilizer. We suggest the use of organic or organic–mineral fertilizers, rather than mineral fertilizers, to increase the benefits on specific soil fauna.
Decision‐makers, advisers or educable subjects? Policymakers' perceptions of citizen participation in a Nordic democracy
Authors: Koskimaa Vesa , Rapeli Lauri , Himmelroos Staffan 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe perceived disconnect between policymaking elites and citizens has intensified demands for citizen engagement in democracies, but we know little about policymakers' attitudes towards increased citizen involvement. This study presents an in‐depth, mixed‐methods analysis of participatory views of politicians, public officials, and interest group representatives in Finland. We first utilize a unique survey battery presented to representative samples of policymakers (n = 675) and ordinary citizens (n = 1701). We then perform a qualitative content analysis for 24 in‐depth interviews of high‐ranking policymakers to explore reasons for the observed attitudes. We find that while citizens strongly support participatory attitudes, policymakers are more skeptical, especially when participation threatens their control of the policy process. Elite skepticism stems mainly from low trust in citizens' capacity to deal with complexity, and to relieve the pressure to engage citizens more elites support learning‐based methods. The broad citizen‐elite attitude gap may require re‐negotiating representative mandates in the future.