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Factors associated with the use of oral health services in Peruvian children under the age of 12 years
Authors: Torres‐Mantilla José Diego , Newball‐Noriega Edda E. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractObjectivesTo determine the prevalence and factors associated with the use of oral health services in Peruvian children under 12 years of age.Material and MethodsA secondary analysis of 2019 Demographic and Family Health Survey was conducted. The sample consisted of 40,751 children. The main variable was the use of dental services (attended/not attended) in the last 6 months, and the independent variables were gender, age, area of residence, wealth quintile, health insurance coverage, information received on oral health care, age, and educational level of the caregivers. Analyses of absolute and relative frequencies, differences in proportions, and multivariate analysis using generalized linear models were performed.ResultsThe dental service utilization prevalence during the last 6 months was 31%. Correlation was found with urban area residents (PRa = 0.945; 95% CI: 0.904–0.988), the Jungle geographical domain (PRa = 0.926; 95% CI: 0.877–0.977), the highest wealth quintile (PRa = 1.323; 95% CI: 1.232–1.421), the higher education level of the caregiver (PRa = 1.375; 95% CI: 1.231–1.536), affiliation with the Public Health Insurance (PRa = 1.112; 95% CI: 1.069–1.158), and the condition of having received information on oral health care (PRa = 2.355; 95% CI: 2.263–2.245) with respect to their baseline variables.ConclusionsSeveral socio‐demographic factors were correlated with the use of oral health services in Peruvian children under 12 years of age and the percentage of their use was low. Information on oral health care had a more significant impact on both, the population from the highest wealth quintile and the highest educational attainment.
Responses of spring wheat growth to climate change in different climatic regions of northwest China
Authors: Yang Yang , Cai Dihua , Zhao Hong , Ma Yihao , Wang Heling , Wang Runyuan 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThis study aimed to assess the impact of climate change on spring wheat production and to provide more accurate projections by directly investigating the effect of climate change on crop development and yield. Based on ground observation data from 1981 (1986 Dingxi) to 2020 in four case areas in northwest China, and the relationships among spring wheat growth, yield, and climate factors were analyzed and determined. The results showed that the extreme arid (Dunhuang) and semiarid regions (Dingxi) tend to be warmer and wetter, whereas arid regions (Wuwei) and semihumid regions (Linxia) tend to be warmer and drier. Correlation analysis indicated that yield of spring wheat in Wuwei, Dingxi, and Linxia Stations increased significantly. The decrease in the number of days (≥30 °C) during the growth period at Wuwei resulted in a significant yield increase in the past 40 years. At Dingxi, yield increased over the last 35 years due to the significant increases in precipitation during growth, the number of grains per panicle, and thousand‐grain weight, and the decrease in infertile spikelets. Further increase in global temperature and changes in future precipitation patterns will likely affect spring wheat production in northwest China.
Eating disorder risk in rural US adolescents: What do we know and where do we go?
Authors: Hahn Samantha L. , Burnette C. Blair , Borton Kelley A. , Mitchell Carpenter Lisa , Sonneville Kendrin R. , Bailey Beth 
Published: October 2022

AbstractAdolescence is a vulnerable period for the development of eating disorders, but there are disparities in eating disorder risk among adolescents. One population that may be at increased risk but is vastly understudied, is adolescents residing in rural regions within the United States. Rural communities face many mental and physical health disparities; however, the literature on rural adolescent eating disorder risk is nearly nonexistent. In this paper we summarize the scant literature on disordered eating and eating disorder risk and prevalence among rural US adolescents. We also detail eating disorder risk factors that may have unique influence in this population, including socioeconomic status, food insecurity, healthcare access, body image, and weight stigma. Given the presence of numerous eating disorder risk factors, we speculate that rural adolescents may be a particularly vulnerable population for eating disorders and we propose critical next steps in research for understanding eating disorder risk among the understudied population of rural adolescents.Public SignificanceRural adolescents may be at increased risk for eating disorders due to disproportionate burden of known risk factors, though this relationship remains understudied. We present a summary of the literature on prevalence and unique risk factors, proposing that this may be a high‐risk population. We detail next steps for research to understand eating disorder risk in this population to inform future prevention, identification, and treatment efforts needed in this community.
Guidelines for mouse and human DC generation
Authors: Lutz Manfred B. , Ali Shafaqat , Audiger Cindy , Autenrieth Stella E. , Berod Luciana , Bigley Venetia , Cyran Laura , Dalod Marc , Dörrie Jan , Dudziak Diana , Flórez‐Grau Georgina , Giusiano Lucila , Godoy Gloria J. , Heuer Marion , Krug Anne B. , Lehmann Christian H. K. , Mayer Christian T. , Naik Shalin H. , Scheu Stefanie , Schreibelt Gerty , Segura Elodie , Seré Kristin , Sparwasser Tim , Tel Jurjen , Xu Huaming , Zenke Martin 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThis article is part of the Dendritic Cell Guidelines article series, which provides a collection of state‐of‐the‐art protocols for the preparation, phenotype analysis by flow cytometry, generation, fluorescence microscopy, and functional characterization of mouse and human dendritic cells (DC) from lymphoid organs and various non‐lymphoid tissues. This article provides protocols with top ticks and pitfalls for preparation and successful generation of mouse and human DC from different cellular sources, such as murine BM and HoxB8 cells, as well as human CD34+ cells from cord blood, BM, and peripheral blood or peripheral blood monocytes. We describe murine cDC1, cDC2, and pDC generation with Flt3L and the generation of BM‐derived DC with GM‐CSF. Protocols for human DC generation focus on CD34+ cell culture on OP9 cell layers for cDC1, cDC2, cDC3, and pDC subset generation and DC generation from peripheral blood monocytes (MoDC). Additional protocols include enrichment of murine DC subsets, CRISPR/Cas9 editing, and clinical grade human DC generation. While all protocols were written by experienced scientists who routinely use them in their work, this article was also peer‐reviewed by leading experts and approved by all co‐authors, making it an essential resource for basic and clinical DC immunologists.
Seismic performance analysis of a concrete filled steel tubes arch bridge: A parametric study
Authors: Zhang Xuhui , Zhang Qinghui , Sun Hao , Ke Wen , Ma Lin , Men Lijuan 
Published: October 2022

AbstractNumerical method is widely used in bridge seismic performance analysis, but the diversity and complexity structures increase trouble in the modeling process. This article presents a systematic, universal, and flexible bridge numerical modeling method, and the seismic performance of a concrete filled steel tubes arch bridge is studied. The geometric/attribute model involves structural/stiffness equivalence, and the bridge parametric modeling strategy combined commercial computer‐aided design language of software MATLAB and ANSYS. Data exchange in different fields and rapid reconstruction of numerical model are realizing. Finally, the vibration mode, deformation and internal force of the bridge under seismic load are studied. The results indicating that the proposed parametric model formed a complete data transfer process, and the bridge model can be rapidly modifying and reconstructing. The numerical calculation efficiency is greatly improved because of the structure element is employed instead of solid element. The displacement and internal force of arch rib are mainly controlling by lateral load under horizontal uni‐input, and the combined horizontal and vertical load should be considering in seismic design. The leaning angle and width‐span ratio of transverse braces are considered to improve the seismic performance of bridges.
Raw sunflower seed shell particles as a green adsorbent for the adsorption of synthetic organic dyes from wastewater
Authors: Mousavi Seyed Hossein , Samakchi Soha , Kianfar Masoumeh , Zahmatkesh Mahlagha , Zohourtalab Arezoo 
Published: October 2022

AbstractIn this work, raw sunflower seed shell particles (RSSSP) as a green adsorbent were used to remove disperse red 1 (DR1), crystal violet (CV), and malachite green (MG), and methylene blue (MB) dyes from synthetic wastewater. Various analyzes, including fourier transform infrared, field‐emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis, were performed, which determined the morphology, particle size, surface area, and pore size of RSSSP. The effect of environmental factors on the adsorption ability of the RSSSP was investigated in detail. The results of this study showed that RSSSP has high adsorption efficiency toward organic dyes, and was comparable with other natural and synthetic adsorbents. The results showed that Freundlich isotherm and pseudo‐second‐order models describe the adsorption of the dye onto RSSSP. Additionally, the maximum adsorption capacity of DR1, CV, MG, and MB onto RSSSP was found to be 85, 81, 120, and 98 mg/g, respectively. Furthermore, the calculated thermodynamic parameters showed that the adsorption process of the studied dyes was exothermic. In addition, the RSSSP can be used in several adsorption–desorption cycles. The calculated efficiency for textile wastewater based on the COD test is 90% using RSSSP. Finally, the RSSSP could be used as an efficient low‐cost adsorbent for the adsorption of industrial dyes from wastewater.
Experiences from COVID‐19 vaccination in patients with epilepsy
Authors: Yang Li , He Jiaxiu , Song Zhi , Zhen Wen , Chen Ru , Zhang Cheng , Yang Heng , Liu Ding 
Published: October 2022

AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the safety of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) vaccination in patients with epilepsy (PWE) and their willingness to undergo vaccination.MethodsThis study was a survey the survey questionnaire, which included general, epilepsy‐specific, and COVID‐specific questions, was completed by patients of the outpatient clinic and hospital ward at The Third Xiangya Hospital in 2021.ResultsA total of 120 valid questionnaires were returned. Eighty‐nine of 120 responders (74.2%) were not vaccinated, and 31 (25.8%) were vaccinated against COVID‐19. Of the 31 vaccinated PWE, one (3.2%) had worsening of seizures and four (12.9%) had adverse reactions that were characteristic of the COVID‐19 vaccine. The other 26 patients (83.9%) reported no adverse reactions, Moreover, there was no significant difference between the 18 PWE with well‐controlled seizures and the 13 PWE with poorly‐controlled seizures. Of the 89 unvaccinated PWE, 69.7% (62/89) were willing to receive the COVID‐19 vaccine, 28.1% (25/89) were unsure, and 2.2% (2/89) declined to be vaccinated.SignificanceAmong PWE, few adverse reactions occurred following the COVID‐19 vaccination. Most PWE were willing to receive the COVID‐19 vaccine. COVID‐19 vaccination is safe for PWE.
Hydrogen storage in graphene nanoplatelet incorporated silicon oxycarbides
Authors: Chauhan Pawan K. , Vidhukiran Venkataraman , Jyothis Surendran , Sujith Ravindran 
Published: October 2022

AbstractHighly porous materials having high specific surface areas are strong candidate materials for hydrogen storage by physisorption. However, the development of suitable adsorbents for hydrogen storage having chemical stability is still a challenge. Micro and mesoporous silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) ceramics due to their excellent chemical stability can overcome this constraint. Contrary with our expectations, the addition of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) to SiOC ceramics resulted in a lower gravimetric density. A maximum gravimetric storage density of 1.58 wt.% was observed at 6 bar after adding 0.3 wt.% of GNP, whereas the pristine SiOC ceramic showed a gravimetric capacity of 2.07 wt.% at 6 bar. We have proposed a theoretical framework to quantify these phenomena in line with the existing structural model. We show that the addition of GNP results in an increase in the size of the silica nanodomain leading to an overall reduction in hydrogen uptake. Furthermore, we hypothesize that the addition of GNP beyond 3 wt.% could lead to an increase in the coordination of mixed bonds in the interface and subsequent loss of porosity in the composite. Our study confirms that the pore sizes are crucial in determining the hydrogen uptake in these composites.
“I don't know how they think this is possible”: Work‐life of academic parents during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Authors: Mollet Amanda L. , Wolf‐Wendel Lisa E. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThis exploratory qualitative study focused on understanding the work‐life experiences of academic parents during the COVID‐19 pandemic. We provide multiple theoretical and policy implications to engage during and beyond the pandemic while ending with a challenge: how can the lessons learned from the pandemic inform the development of more equitable and inclusive work‐life policies that support healthy work‐life success for all faculty?
A cross‐sectional study of the impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on the physical activity of Jordanian population
Authors: Awadi Sajeda , Khamees Almu'atasim , Almdallal Walaa , Alzoubi Mai , Talafha Lana , Alsheikh Ahmad M. , Faiyoumi Baha Aldin , Al‐Zoubi Raed M. , Al Zoubi Mazhar S. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractBackgroundSince the declaration of the COVID‐19 pandemic on 11th March 2020, the public health recommendations have applied lockdowns and restrictions to limit the spread of the disease. These measures determined outdoor activities and access to many forms of exercise.ObjectiveThe primary objective of this study was to examine the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the physical activity (PA) of the Jordanian population.MethodsA cross‐sectional online survey was designed using Google Forms services and distributed on social media platforms during the first two weeks of November 2020 to evaluate the exercise activity changes during the COVID‐19 pandemic in the study population. In this research, we included those who perform any form of physical activity (n = 1103). The data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 (IBM SPSS Corp, SPSS Statistics ver. 26, USA). The categorical variables were summarized as frequencies and proportions and were compared using the Chi‐square. For all analyses, P‐value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsA total of 1103 out of 2,511 (43.9%) respondents who participated in the survey were physically exercising during the COVID‐19 pandemic. 41.8% were exercising at an irregular frequency, while 21.5% were exercising daily, 16.8% were exercising three to five times a week, and 19.9% were exercising once or twice a week. Moreover, 282 (25.6%) respondents started doing some form of exercise during the pandemic. Those significantly were less than 18‐year‐old, male gender, were single, were non‐smokers, and had a diploma or bachelor's degree in a health‐related major. These changes in the level of exercise have been attributed by 57.8% of respondents to the health aspects where they realized the importance of exercising in strengthening the immune system against diseases, including COVID‐19.ConclusionThe current study showed that lockdown, due to the COVID‐19 pandemic, had a positive impact on the healthy lifestyle of the Jordanian population which was attributed to their feeling of the importance of sports practice on the immune system and the availability of time for those activities. However, the younger and individuals were more aware of the importance of these practices which highlights the importance of considering other age groups in future studies of healthy behaviors.
The validation of converting pyrite ash-contaminated soil into End-of-Waste by the High-Performance Solidification/Stabilization process application
Authors: Scanferla Petra , Calgaro Loris , Quaresmini Roberto , Zambon Martino , Pellay Roberto , Ferrari Giorgio , Marcomini Antonio 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
One of the major challenges to establishing more sustainable management strategies than landfill disposal of metals-contaminated soils is the lack of End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria defined at the European and national levels. Another limitation stems from the scarcity of information on industrial-scale applications of treatment technologies able to obtain safe and reusable materials from such contaminated waste. In this context, the High-Performance Solidification/Stabilization process was applied for the full-scale remediation of pyrite ash-contaminated soil (ca. 24 000 m3), and a dedicated sampling and analytical protocol was developed and implemented to verify if the treated material obtained complied with the general EoW criteria established by article 6 of the Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC. The results of the leaching, ecotoxicological, and mechanical tests carried out on representative samples of the treated soil showed that this material (ca. 19 000 m3) could be classified as EoW and thus was deemed reusable both in-situ as filler for the excavation and ex-situ as road construction material. These results improve the knowledge of the performance of a state-of-the-art technique for the treatment of metals-contaminated soil. Furthermore, the developed monitoring plan can support future assessments on the compliance of materials obtained from contaminated soil with the general EoW criteria. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2023;19:961–969. © 2022 SETAC
Assessment of the EarlyCDT‐Lung test as an early biomarker of lung cancer in ever‐smokers: A retrospective nested case‐control study in two prospective cohorts
Authors: Wu Wendy Yi‐Ying , Haider Zahra , Feng Xiaoshuang , Heath Alicia K. , Tjønneland Anne , Agudo Antonio , Masala Giovanna , Robbins Hilary A. , Huerta José‐María , Guevara Marcela , Schulze Matthias B. , Rodriguez‐Barranco Miguel , Vineis Paolo , Tumino Rosario , Kaaks Rudolf , Fortner Renée T. , Sieri Sabina , Panico Salvatore , Nøst Therese Haugdahl , Sandanger Torkjel M. , Braaten Tonje , Johansson Mattias , Melin Beatrice , Johansson Mikael 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThe EarlyCDT‐Lung test is a blood‐based autoantibody assay intended to identify high‐risk individuals for low‐dose computed tomography lung cancer screening. However, there is a paucity of evidence on the performance of the EarlyCDT‐Lung test in ever‐smokers. We conducted a nested case‐control study within two prospective cohorts to evaluate the risk‐discriminatory performance of the EarlyCDT‐Lung test using prediagnostic blood samples from 154 future lung cancer cases and 154 matched controls. Cases were selected from those who had ever smoked and had a prediagnostic blood sample <3 years prior to diagnosis. Conditional logistic regression was used to estimate the association between EarlyCDT‐Lung test results and lung cancer risk. Sensitivity and specificity of the EarlyCDT‐Lung test were calculated in all subjects and subgroups based on age, smoking history, lung cancer stage, sample collection time before diagnosis and year of sample collection. The overall lung cancer odds ratios were 0.89 (95% CI: 0.34‐2.30) for a moderate risk EarlyCDT‐Lung test result and 1.09 (95% CI: 0.48‐2.47) for a high‐risk test result compared to no significant test result. The overall sensitivity was 8.4% (95% CI: 4.6‐14) and overall specificity was 92% (95% CI: 87‐96) when considering a high‐risk result as positive. Stratified analysis indicated higher sensitivity (17%, 95% CI: 7.2‐32.1) in subjects with blood drawn up to 1 year prior to diagnosis. In conclusion, our study does not support a role of the EarlyCDT‐Lung test in identifying the high‐risk subjects in ever‐smokers for lung cancer screening in the EPIC and NSHDS cohorts.
COVID‐19 vaccinations in pregnancy: Save mother and baby from COVID‐19 pandemic
Authors: Sunder Amala , Alqatari Huda Merza , Taha Omer E. , Keshta Mohamed S. , Bughamar Fatima Khalid , Darwish Basma 
Published: October 2022

AbstractObjectiveThe current study investigated the immune response of maternal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) vaccination and vertical transmission of anti–severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) spike (S) and nucleocapsid (N) proteins.Study designThis retrospective study included pregnant women in Bahrain Defense Force Hospital from March 2021 to September 2021 who were vaccinated with Sinopharm or Pfizer/BioNTech. Testing of anti‐N and ‐S levels from paired samples of maternal and umbilical cord blood was performed at the time of delivery. The immune response to vaccination, association with maternal and fetal factors, and vertical transmission of antibodies were studied.ResultsThe current study included 79 pregnant women. The median gestational age for those vaccinated with Sinopharm was 28 weeks and those vaccinated with Pfizer was 31 weeks, with 100% of the vaccinated population generating antibodies and showing vertical transmission. The anti‐N and ‐S titers and interval frequencies varied in both vaccinations. The anti‐N and ‐S and transfer ratio statistically correlated with maternal age, gestational age at delivery, latency period, and birth weight of the neonates differently in both vaccines. In addition, the peak level of antibodies and transfer ratios varied.ConclusionAlthough variations are exhibited in both types of vaccination, the vaccinated pregnant population generated a significant level of anti‐N and ‐S and showed vertical transmission.
Effects of water–nitrogen coupling on soil water and nitrogen, photosynthesis, yield and water use of lettuce under different application rates of poly‐γ‐glutamic acid
Authors: Liu Lu , Shi Wenjuan , Pang Linna 
Published: October 2022

AbstractAs an environmentally friendly, super water‐absorbable agent and fertilizer synergist, the influences of poly‐γ‐glutamic acid (γ‐PGA) on soil N and crop photosynthesis are still not well understood. A pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of water–nitrogen coupling on soil water and nitrogen content, photosynthesis, yield and irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE) of lettuce under different γ‐PGA application rates. In this study, there were three factors and four levels: γ‐PGA with four application levels of 0, 1, 2 and 4 g kg−1; the rates of urea were 0, 0.2, 0.4 and 0.6 g kg−1; and the irrigation amounts were 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% of the lettuce water requirement (ETc). The results showed that within 8 days after sowing, the soil water and nitrogen (NO3−‐N and NH4+‐N) content increased with increasing γ‐PGA application rates. The amount of irrigation water and nitrogen application had an effect on IWUE, net photosynthetic rate (Pn) and stomatal conductance (Gs). Lettuce yield was significantly correlated with Pn, Gs and intercellular CO2 concentration (Ci) by path analysis. Moreover, the P2N2W3 treatment (γ‐PGA 2 g kg−1, nitrogen 0.2 g kg−1 and 80% ETc) was the most suitable treatment to obtain the highest lettuce yield and IWUE.