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Non‐thermal processing of black carrot juice using ultrasound: Intensification of bioactive compounds and microbiological quality
Authors: Hasheminya Seyedeh‐Maryam , Dehghannya Jalal 
Published: June 2022

SummaryUltrasound is a developing technology used to enhance the quality properties of beverages. Influence of ultrasonic process (0, 4, 8 and 12 min at 24 kHz) on quality characteristics of non‐thermally produced black carrot juice throughout storing for 15 days at ambient temperature was investigated. An FTIR spectrophotometer was used to analyse chemical functional groups of the vegetable juice. Ultrasound increased phenolic content, ascorbic acid and antioxidant properties; however, pH, total soluble solids (°Brix), viscosity and turbidity of the samples under ultrasound treatment did not show significant changes. None of the samples showed a significant change in colour characteristics throughout storing. Also, microbial population of the specimens handled with ultrasound showed a considerable decrease. The FTIR diagram showed that the application of ultrasonic process intensified the peak of the compounds containing hydroxyl group (phenolic compounds). Also, scanning electron microscopy images showed a more irregular cell structure with more holes in the ultrasonically treated juices. Ultrasound could be deemed an emerging technology in beverage industries to enhance various quality characteristics of fruit juices using non‐thermal processing.
Effect of alternative hydrocolloids in gluten‐free chickpea pasta
Authors: Losano Richard Pedro , Steffolani María Eugenia , Barrera Gabriela Noel , León Alberto Edel 
Published: June 2022

SummaryLegume pasta is a sustainable product that improves the nutritional quality of food pyramids. This study evaluates the use of alternative hydrocolloids in the production of gluten‐free chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) pasta. The cooking quality and the texture of chickpea pasta made with gledis (Gleditsia triacanthos) gum and brea (Cercidium praecox) gum were determined and compared to those actually used in the food industry. The pasta made with gledis and brea had similar physiochemical qualities as pasta made with xanthan gum and carboxy methylcellulose. The firmness achieved with gledis was higher than the other hydrocolloids. For further studies, a sensory analysis was done and sensorial attributes of pasta were similar in all samples. Pasta made with gledis was preferred. Alternative hydrocolloids can be used in the emerging gluten‐free pasta industry with the same cooking quality and texture as those actually used. The studies of these hydrocolloids should be extended to other food products.
Identification of a secretory heme‐binding protein from Nocardia seriolae involved in cell apoptosis
Authors: Wen Yiming , Kang Xu , Li Zhiyuan , Xia Liqun , Lu Yishan 
Published: June 2022

AbstractAccording to the whole‐genome bioinformatics analysis, a heme‐binding protein from Nocardia seriolae (HBP) was found. HBP was predicted to be a bacterial secretory protein, located at mitochondrial membrane in eukaryotic cells and have a similar protein structure with the heme‐binding protein of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Rv0203. In this study, HBP was found to be a secretory protein and co‐localized with mitochondria in FHM cells. Quantitative analysis of mitochondrial membrane potential value, caspase‐3 activity, and transcription level of apoptosis‐related genes suggested that overexpression of HBP protein can induce cell apoptosis. In conclusion, HBP was a secretory protein which may target to mitochondria and involve in cell apoptosis in host cells. This research will promote the function study of HBP and deepen the comprehension of the virulence factors and pathogenic mechanisms of N. seriolae.
Subacute multisystemic toxoplasmosis in a captive black‐and‐gold howler monkey (Alouatta caraya) indicates therapy challenging
Authors: Moreira Silvia Bahadian , Pereira Asheley Henrique Barbosa , Pissinatti Thalita de Abreu , Arruda Igor Falco , de Azevedo Raphael Rodrigues Miguel , Schiffler Francine Bittencourt ,   Outbreak Workgroup, Amendoeira Maria Regina Reis , dos Santos André Felipe Andrade , Pissinatti Alcides , Ubiali Daniel Guimarães 
Published: June 2022

AbstractA 10‐year‐old black howler monkey presented with a 36‐day subacute clinicopathological picture of fever, prostration, inappetence, intestinal hypomotility, and emaciation. Therapy was trimethoprim‐sulfamethoxazole with streptomycin. The liver, lungs, lymph nodes, and spleen presented lesions. Toxoplasma gondii isolation and PCR determined the diagnosis, and indirect fluorescent antibody tests confirmed an increase in antibody titers.
Mind the ad: How personality requirements affect older and younger job seekers' job attraction
Authors: Koçak Aylin , Rooman Claudia , Duyck Wouter , Derous Eva 
Published: June 2022

AbstractAge discrimination may explain lower labour market chances of older and younger job seekers. What remains underresearched, however, is how older/younger job seekers might self‐select out from early recruitment procedures due to stigmatizing information in job ads. Building on theories of metastereotypes and the linguistic category model, two experimental studies investigated how personality requirements that older/younger job seekers hold negative metastereotypes about and the way in which these requirements are worded (behavioural vs. dispositional) affected their job attraction. Within‐participant mediation analyses showed that as expected, job attraction was higher for older (N = 123, aged 50 years or more) and younger (N = 151, 30 years or less) job seekers when requirements were worded in a behavioural way (e.g., ‘You can be flexible’), compared with a dispositional way (e.g., ‘You are flexible’). This relation was mediated by perceptions of challenge among younger but not older job seekers. Contrary to expectations, perceptions of threat did not explain the effects of negatively metastereotyped personality requirements on job attraction. Understanding how job seekers perceive information in job ads might help recruiters to design age‐sensitive recruitment policies.
Association of sleep duration and quality with immunological response after vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 infection
Authors: Athanasiou Nikolaos , Baou Katerina , Papandreou Eleni , Varsou Georgia , Amfilochiou Anastasia , Kontou Elisavet , Pataka Athanasia , Porpodis Konstantinos , Tsiouprou Ioanna , Kaimakamis Evangelos , Kotoulas Serafeim‐Chrysovalantis , Katsibourlia Evgenia , Alexopoulou Christina , Bouloukaki Izolde , Panagiotarakou Meropi , Dermitzaki Aspasia , Charokopos Nikolaos , Pagdatoglou Kyriakh , Lamprou Kallirroi , Pouriki Sofia , Chatzivasiloglou Foteini , Nouvaki Zoi , Tsirogianni Alexandra , Kalomenidis Ioannis , Katsaounou Paraskevi , Vagiakis Emmanouil 
Published: June 2022

SummaryGrowing evidence suggests that sleep could affect the immunological response after vaccination. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate possible associations between regular sleep disruption and immunity response after vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). In total, 592 healthcare workers, with no previous history of COVID‐19, from eight major Greek hospitals were enrolled in this study. All subjects underwent two Pfizer–BioNTech messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) COVID‐19 vaccine BNT162b2 inoculations with an interval of 21 days between the doses. Furthermore, a questionnaire was completed 2 days after each vaccination and clinical characteristics, demographics, sleep duration, and habits were recorded. Blood samples were collected and anti‐spike immunoglobulin G antibodies were measured at 20 ± 1 days after the first dose and 21 ± 2 days after the second dose. A total of 544 subjects (30% males), with median (interquartile range [IQR]) age of 46 (38–54) years and body mass index of 24·84 (22.6–28.51) kg/m2 were eligible for the study. The median (IQR) habitual duration of sleep was 6 (6–7) h/night. In all, 283 participants (52%) had a short daytime nap. In 214 (39.3%) participants the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score was >5, with a higher percentage in women (74·3%, p < 0.05). Antibody levels were associated with age (r = −0.178, p < 0.001), poor sleep quality (r = −0.094, p < 0.05), insomnia (r = −0.098, p < 0.05), and nap frequency per week (r = −0.098, p < 0.05), but after adjusting for confounders, only insomnia, gender, and age were independent determinants of antibody levels. It is important to emphasise that insomnia is associated with lower antibody levels against COVID‐19 after vaccination.
Association between quality of sleep and screen time during the COVID‐19 outbreak among adolescents in the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Bani‐Issa Wegdan , Radwan Hadia , Saqan Roba , Hijazi Heba , Fakhry Randa , Alameddine Mohamad , Naja Farah , Ibrahim Ali , Lin Naing , Naing Yuwadi Thein , Awad Manal 
Published: June 2022

SummaryThe COVID‐19 pandemic had a major impact on people of all ages. Adolescents' exposure to online learning is linked to excessive screen time on digital devices, which leads to poor sleep quality. This study aimed to investigate the association between screen time on different electronic devices and sleep quality among adolescents in the United Arab Emirates. This study was based on a self‐reported questionnaire, which was administered online to school‐aged adolescents (aged 12–19 years). The multicomponent questionnaire collected information on sociodemographic characteristics, sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and screen time (minutes) on TV, TV‐connected devices, laptops, smartphones, and tablets on weekdays, weeknight, and weekends using the Screen Time Questionnaire (STQ). Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to identify factors correlated with poor sleep quality. A total of 1720 adolescents were recruited from private and public schools (mean age 14.6 ± 1.97 years). The mean PSQI score was 8.09 ± 3.37, and 74.3% of participants reported poor sleep (cutoff score >5). Mean scores were highest for the sleep latency (1.85 ± 0.97) and sleep disturbance (1.56 ± 0.62) domains. The highest STQ score was observed for smartphones, with a median screen time of 420 min on weekdays and 300 min on weekends. Screen time related to smartphones on weekends (p = 0.003) and increased screen time in bed (p < 0.001) were significantly associated with poor sleep. Our results confirmed the correlation between sleep and screen time in adolescents. The results may inform educational polices that target screen time and sleep among adolescents during and after the COVID‐19 pandemic.
A critical evaluation of the interface between intellectual property rights and human rights with special emphasis on indigenous intellectual property
Authors: Samaranayake Wathsala R. 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThe rendezvous between intellectual property rights and human rights has awakened slumbering legal spirits. Miscellaneous legal phenomena are now nestled in the intersection between intellectual property rights and human rights. However, the interplay between human rights and intellectual property rights is bizarrely characterized by amity and hostility. Naturally, therefore, situating indigenous intellectual property at the intersection of intellectual property and human rights becomes a daunting task. However, the dilemma is often overstated especially from the point of view of conventional intellectual property rights. At the outset of this Article, I shall be exploring the history and the development of the relationship between human rights and intellectual property rights. In the followng section, I shall be examining the extent to which intellectual property rights are entrenched in the international human rights instruments. The last section shall be devoted to exploring the phenomenon of locating indigenous peoples' rights at the interface between intellectual property rights and human rights and reflecting on the ensuing issues—an aspect which has seldom been considered in the existing literature.
Appraisals of previous math experiences play an important role in math anxiety
Authors: Hunt Thomas E. , Maloney Erin A. 
Published: June 2022

AbstractMath anxiety affects many people, from young children through to older adults. While there has been debate concerning the developmental trajectory of math anxiety and negative math attitudes, little attention has been given to the role of appraisals of previous math experiences. We surveyed 308 adults (mean age = 27.56 years, SD = 11.25) and assessed self‐reported measures of math anxiety, mathematical resilience, math attitudes, and appraisal of previous math experiences. As hypothesized, all variables were found to be interrelated. Math anxiety was significantly negatively related to appraisal of previous math experiences, mathematical resilience, and math attitudes. Moreover, appraisal of previous math experiences was shown to mediate the relations between (1) math anxiety and math attitudes, and (2) mathematical resilience and math attitudes. The findings demonstrate the importance of considering current appraisals of previous math experiences and are consistent with an interpretation account of math anxiety. This may help inform cognitive‐based interventions that focus on one's interpretation of past events to support current and future math learning and engagement.
Co‐creation of healthier food retail environments: A systematic review to explore the type of stakeholders and their motivations and stage of engagement
Authors: Vargas Carmen , Whelan Jillian , Brimblecombe Julie , Brock Jessica , Christian Meaghan , Allender Steven 
Published: June 2022

SummaryObjectiveTo synthesize peer‐reviewed literature that utilize co‐creation principles in healthy food retail initiatives.MethodsSystematic review of six databases from inception to September 2021. Screening and quality assessment were carried out by two authors independently. Studies were included if they were conducted in food retail stores, used a collaborative model, and aimed to improve the healthiness of the food retail environment. Studies excluded were implemented in restaurants, fast food chains, or similar or did not utilize some form of collaboration. Extracted data included the type of stakeholders engaged, level of engagement, stakeholder motivation, and barriers and enablers of the co‐creation process.FindingsAfter screening 6951 articles by title and abstract, 131 by full text, 23 manuscripts that describe 20 separate studies from six countries were included. Six were implemented in low‐income communities and eight among Indigenous people groups. A common aim was to increase access to, and availability of, healthy products. A diverse range of co‐creation approaches, theoretical perspectives, and study designs were observed. The three most common stakeholders involved were researchers, corporate representatives or store owners, and governments.ConclusionsSome evidence exists of the benefits of co‐creation to improve the healthiness of food retail environments. The field may benefit from structured guidance on the theory and practice of co‐creation.
Antimicrobial use and resistance in food‐producing animals—How can we protect the efficacy of antibiotics for reproductive diseases?
Authors: Magnusson Ulf 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThe ongoing emergence of antibiotic resistance jeopardizes efficacy of antibiotics in curing animals from bacterial infections that threaten their health, welfare and productivity. This review gives an overview of antimicrobial use data in food‐producing animals, a discussion on how antimicrobials are used for some infections in the reproductive system in cattle, the horse and pig in Europe where there are differences in treatment practices including options to refine the use of antibiotics, and finally, a presentation of the antibiotic resistance for some bacteria collected from the reproductive system. It is shown that there are differences in applied treatment regimens for, as well as prevention of, several reproductive diseases in Europe. Some of the treatments are not evidence‐based, which should be considered by clinicians and other stakeholders. It is concluded that a more refined and restrictive use of antibiotics could be achieved by adhering to evidence‐based guidelines by national and international expertise including the scientific literature when available. This may call for a re‐think among the animal health stakeholders regarding the use of antibiotics and may demand new skill‐sets in the animal health sphere.
Male SIRT1 insufficiency leads to sperm with decreased ability to hyperactivate and fertilize
Authors: Iniesta‐Cuerda María , Havránková Jiřina , Řimnáčová Hedvika , García‐Álvarez Olga , Nevoral Jan 
Published: June 2022

AbstractDeficient sperm motility is a frequent cause of the age‐related male sub‐/infertility. Since the protein sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) develops anti‐aging action and participates in sperm motility and ATP synthesis in mitochondria, we investigated its role in the acquisition of hyperactivated motility during capacitation. For this, the dynamics of sperm subpopulations were studied, using males of Sirt1+/− heterozygous mutant mice. After 2 hr of capacitation, we observed reduced percentage of hyperactivated spermatozoa in Sirt1+/− males. Interestingly, prior to capacitation, Sirt1+/− spermatozoa showed higher mitochondrial superoxide levels, which could render mitochondrial injury and thereby motility defects. Accordingly, the fertilization rate of Sirt1+/− males after mating was decreased. We elucidated that SIRT1 male insufficiency underlies posterior sperm defects to hyperactivate during capacitation and propose Sirt1+/− males as a model for the study of the age‐related infertility.
The probability of multidimensional poverty: A new approach and an empirical application toEU‐SILCdata
Authors: Liberati Paolo , Resce Giuliano , Tosi Francesca 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThis paper proposes a novel method to analyze multidimensional poverty by using a large set of feasible weights to summarize the information about the poor, which enables remaining agnostic about the relative importance given to different poverty dimensions. This method allows for the calculation of the individual probability of being poor in a multidimensional perspective. The distribution of individual probabilities can then be combined with Generalized Lorenz dominance techniques to derive unanimous consent for a wide class of social welfare functions with a minimum load of value judgments. The innovations proposed here allow to move from a dual definition of poverty, where poor and non‐poor individuals are classified in a mutually exclusive context, to a continuous measure of deprivation capturing both the extensive and intensive margin of multidimensional poverty. The empirical application of the method consists of measuring multidimensional poverty in ten selected countries using four waves of EU‐SILC data (2008–2014).
Mapping anticipated advantages and disadvantages of implementation of extensive donor genotyping: A focus group approach
Authors: Luken Jessie S. , Ritsema Sebastien P. , Van der Wal Merel M. , van der Schoot C. Ellen , Rouwette Etiënne A. J. A. , de Haas Masja , Janssen Mart P. 
Published: June 2022

AbstractBackground and objectivesCurrent genotyping techniques allow typing of all relevant red cell, human leukocyte and platelet antigens in a single analysis. Even genetic markers related to donor health can be added. Implementation of this technology will affect various stakeholders within the transfusion chain. This study aims to systematically map the anticipated advantages and disadvantages of a national rollout of blood group genotyping of donors, which will affect the availability of rare donors and the implementation of an extensively typed blood transfusion policy.Materials and methodsTwo focus‐group sessions were held with a wide representation of stakeholders, including representatives of donor and patient organisations. A dedicated software tool was used to collect the reflections of participants on genotyping for blood group antigens and extensive matching. Additionally, stakeholders and experts discussed various prepared propositions. All information collected was categorised.ResultsFrom 162 statements collected, 59 statements (36%) were labelled as ‘hopes’ and 77 (48%) as ‘fears’. Twenty‐six (16%) statements remained unlabelled. The statements were divided in 18 categories under seven main themes: patient health, genotyping, privacy issues and ethical aspects, donor management, inventory management and logistics, hospital and transfusion laboratory and general aspects. The discussion on the propositions was analysed and summarised.ConclusionStakeholders believe that a genotyped donor pool can result in a reduction of alloimmunization and higher availability of typed blood products. There are concerns regarding logistics, costs, consent for extended typing, data sharing, privacy issues and donor management. These concerns need to be carefully addressed before further implementation.
The spectrum of ABO haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn in neonates born to group O mothers
Authors: Talwar Manvi , Jain Ashish , Sharma Ratti Ram , Kumar Praveen , Saha Subhas Chandra , Singh Lakhvinder 
Published: June 2022

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesABO haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) is a lesser recognized entity; however, the severity may vary in neonates. This prospective observational study was performed to determine the severity and risk of ABO‐HDFN in neonates born to O group mothers.Materials and MethodsA total of 260 neonates born to non‐alloimmunized blood group O mothers were recruited. Blood group O neonates were excluded from the study. Neonatal direct antiglobulin test (DAT) was performed using the column agglutination technique. They were monitored for clinical and laboratory parameters and followed up at 6–8 weeks. The maternal anti‐A and anti‐B titres (IgM and IgG) were also done.ResultsA total of 176 neonates with blood group A (77/260; 29.6%) and B (99/260; 38.1%) were finally included in the study, and 15 (8.5%) of them were DAT positive. Overall, 26.7% (47/176) neonates received phototherapy, 172 (97.7%) survived and none required readmission. The median (inter‐quartile range [IQR]) maternal IgG anti‐B titre (32 [32–64]) was significantly higher (p < 0.001) than the IgG anti‐A titre (16 [8–64]). The maximum total serum bilirubin in neonates had a significant positive association with neonatal birth weight (p = 0.045), positive DAT (p = 0.006) and requirement of phototherapy (p < 0.001). The relative risk (95% CI) of a DAT‐positive neonate requiring phototherapy was 4.55 (3.12–6.33).ConclusionThe frequency of ABO incompatibility in neonates born to group O mothers was 67.69% (176/260). The maternal IgG titre of ≥64 could be a good predictor for identifying the neonates at risk of developing hyperbilirubinaemia requiring phototherapy.