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Physicochemical and rheological properties of interacted protein hydrolysates derived from tuna processing by‐products with sodium alginate
Authors: Gao Jingrong , He Shan , Nag Anindya , Zeng Xin‐An 
Published: May 2022

SummaryThe physicochemical properties of tuna protein hydrolysates were enhanced by interaction with sodium alginate. The increase in emulsifying capacity and stability was from 50 to 150 m2 g−1 and from 36 to 49 min, respectively. The increase in foaming capacity and stability was from 100% to 140% and from 65% to 70%, respectively. The reason for the increased physicochemical properties was the reduced zeta potential level of tuna protein hydrolysates after interaction with sodium alginate. The change in internal structure of tuna protein hydrolysates after interaction with sodium alginate was determined by SEM and FTIR. The SEM results showed that a net cross‐linking structure was formed from a sheet structure after the tuna protein hydrolysates interacted with sodium alginate. FTIR demonstrated that parts of the β‐sheet of tuna protein hydrolysates were changed into an irregular coiled structure or α‐helix after interaction with sodium alginate. In order to understand the interacted complex better, the rheological properties of interacted tuna protein hydrolysates with sodium alginate were further determined. In this study, the one‐step was developed, easy‐to‐operate and cost‐effective process that can further add value to tuna protein hydrolysates derived from tuna processing by‐products.
Indolent T‐lymphoblastic proliferation: A systematic review of the literature analyzing the epidemiologic, clinical, and pathologic features of 45 cases
Authors: Saglam Arzu , Singh Kunwar , Gollapudi Sumanth , Kumar Jyoti , Brar Nivaz , Butzmann Alexandra , Warnke Roger , Ohgami Robert S. 
Published: May 2022

AbstractAn indolent T‐lymphoblastic proliferation (iT‐LBP) is a rare benign disorder characterized by an abnormal expansion of immature T‐cells, which morphologically can mimic malignancy. Since the first case was described in 1999, dozens more have been reported in the literature. However, the epidemiologic, clinical, pathologic, and biologic features of this disease have not been well described. Here, we retrospectively reviewed all known cases reported in the literature to better understand this entity. A PubMed search up to January 2022 highlighted 25 papers describing cases/case series of iT‐LBP, one of which was a case presentation in a slide workshop. Except for 9 of the cases in one of the papers, where it was evident that the number of CD3+/TdT+ cells were too few to conform with a diagnosis of iT‐LBP, all papers and all the cases reported were included in the study amounting to a total of 45 cases. Clinicopathologic characteristics were analyzed using descriptive statistics and frequencies. Our analysis highlighted the previously known association with Castleman disease and Castleman‐like features and underlined its association with dendritic cell proliferations in general, as well as uncovering high frequency of concurrence with hepatocellular carcinoma and autoimmune diseases, most notably myasthenia gravis, paraneoplastic pemphigus and paraneoplastic autoimmune multiorgan syndrome. Furthermore, the co‐expression of CD4 and CD8 and high prevalence of extranodal disease and recurrences were other less well described features that were revealed.
Effectiveness of applying proximal enamel caries with fluoride‐releasing sealant and fluoride varnish on caries progression in permanent teeth: A 12‐month split‐mouth randomized clinical trial
Authors: Treeratweerapong Yodkwan , Nakornchai Siriruk , Jirarattanasopha Varangkanar 
Published: May 2022

AbstractBackgroundFew studies report on managing initial proximal caries with sealants, and no reports focus on fluoride‐releasing sealants.AimTo compare the effectiveness between applications of a fluoride‐releasing sealant and fluoride varnish on proximal enamel caries to control caries progression in permanent teeth.DesignThis was a split‐mouth randomized controlled trial in forty‐four 11‐ to 16‐year‐old children with radiographic caries in at least one contralateral pair of teeth with proximal enamel caries. The lesions were evaluated using DIAGNOdent and were also assessed visually after tooth separation. The lesions in each subject were randomly sealed with a fluoride‐releasing sealant (Helioseal® F) or applied with fluoride varnish (Duraphat®). The fluoride varnish‐treated lesion was reapplied at 3 and 6 months. Clinical examination, bitewing radiograph evaluation, and DIAGNOdent assessment were performed at 6 and 12 months. The caries progression outcome variables were regression, no change, and progression. The data were analyzed with the McNemar–Bowker test.ResultsRadiographic examination and DIAGNOdent assessment demonstrated no significant differences in the percentages of regression, no change, or progression at the 12‐month follow‐up (p > .05).ConclusionApplications of a fluoride‐releasing sealant and of fluoride varnish three times resulted in a nonsignificant difference in caries progression of initial proximal caries at the 12‐month follow‐up.
C‐reactive protein to albumin ratio (CAR) in predicting surgical site infection (SSI) following instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
Authors: Qu Shaozheng , Sun Mingchuan , Sun Hongliang , Hu Baiqiang 
Published: May 2022

AbstractIdentification of novel markers would contribute to the individualised risk assessment and development of a risk prediction model. This study aimed to investigate the role of the C‐reactive protein to albumin ratio (CAR) in predicting surgical site infection (SSI) following instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) of lumbar degenerative diseases. This study enrolled patients who underwent PLIF and instrumentation for treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases between 2015 and 2020. Electronic medical records were inquired for data collection, with follow‐up register for identifying SSI cases. The optimal cut‐off for CAR was determined by constructing the receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve. Patients with high‐ or low‐CAR value were compared using the univariate analyses, and the association between CAR and the risk of SSI was investigated using multivariate logistics regression analysis. A total of 905 patients were enrolled, twenty‐nine (3.2%) had developed an SSI with 72.4% occurring during index hospitalisation, and 11 (1.2%) had deep and 18 (2.0%) superficial SSIs. An SSI was associated with additional 10.7 days of index total hospital stay (P = .001). The CAR was 0–5.43 (median, 0.05), and the optimal cut‐off was 0.09 and area under the curve was 0.720 (P < .001). 336 (37.1%) patients had a CAR ≥0.09 and 22 (6.5%) developed an SSI, with a crude risk of 5.6 relative to those with a low CAR. The multivariate analyses showed CAR ≥0.09 was associated with 8.06‐fold increased risk of SSI, together with diabetes (P = .018), while hypertension was identified as a protective factor (OR, 0.34; 95%CI, 0.11–1.00, P = .049). High CAR is found to significantly predict the incident SSI following instrumented PLIF of lumbar degenerative diseases, and can be considered as a useful index in practice only after it is verified by future high‐level evidences.
Effects of different universal adhesives and surface treatments on repair bond strength between resin composites
Authors: Yilmaz Fatma , Yazkan Basak , Herguner Siso Seyda 
Published: May 2022

AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of different universal adhesives and surface treatments on the repair bond strength between resin composites.Materials and MethodsA total of 220 composite samples were divided into three groups according to the adhesive resin to be applied: 1) Scotchbond Universal, 2) G‐Premio Bond, and 3) Peak Universal Bond. They were then divided into seven subgroups according to surface treatments (n = 10): A) air abrasion, B) air abrasion+silane, C) hydrofluoric acid, D) hydrofluoric acid+silane, E) air abrasion+hydrofluoric acid+silane, F) silane, and G) no surface treatment (negative control). After surface treatment, a repair composite was applied. Samples aged in the thermocycle were subjected to micro‐tensile bond strength testing. Cohesive strength values of 10 non‐aged composite blocks were used as a positive control. Kruskal–Wallis and one‐way ANOVA tests were used for statistical evaluation. Fractured surfaces were evaluated using a scanning electron microscope.ResultsIn Scotchbond Universal and G‐Premio Bond, the mean micro‐tensile bond strength value of the no surface treatment subgroup was significantly lower than that of the positive control. All subgroups of Peak Universal Bond showed similar values to the positive control.ConclusionWhile Scotchbond Universal and G‐Premio Bond required mechanical roughening before adhesive application, Peak Universal Bond did not require any surface treatment.Clinical SignificanceDifferent universal adhesives may show different repair bonding strengths with different surface treatments. Since achieving a standard in this regard can be associated with many independent factors, clinicians should determine how to apply the adhesive they use most effectively with the most appropriate surface treatment based on their own clinical experience.
Negative seroprevalence forToxoplasma gondiiin free‐living primates from Central Amazonia
Authors: A. Elias Mônica , Maranhão Louise , Rabelo Rafael M. , Soares Herbert Sousa , Ferreira‐Neto José Soares , Valsecchi João , Gennari Solange Maria , Santana Marcelo Ismar Silva 
Published: May 2022

AbstractThis study presents 35 negative serologies for antibodies anti‐T. gondiiin free‐living primates from Central Amazonia. Our results suggest that these populations have not had contact with the parasite and, therefore, do not have antibodies. This was the first study surveyingT. gondiiinCacajao,Callicebus,Pithecia,andSaguinusmonkeys.
The texture of plant protein‐based meat analogs by high moisture extrusion: A review
Authors: Zhang Xin , Zhao Yu , Zhao Xiaohui , Sun Ping , Zhao Dongshun , Jiang Lianzhou , Sui Xiaonan 
Published: May 2022

AbstractMeat analogs produced by high moisture extrusion (HME) are considered to be one of the products that have great potential for replacing real meat. The key issue as a meat analog is whether the texture can meet the standards of real meat. Nowadays, there have been some advances in the textural characterization of meat analogs, which are discussed in detail in this review. Firstly, this review describes the current characterizations of meat analogs in terms of fiber structure, hardness, springiness, tensile resistant force and sensory evaluation. Then, methods for analyzing the texture of meat analogs, such as texture analyzer, microstructure‐based methods, and other methods for characterizing fiber structure, are summarized. In addition, these characterizations are discussed in relation to the factors that influence the texture of meat analogs during HME. Finally, we propose priorities and some promising methods for future meat analogs conformation studies.
The promise of potential: A study on the effectiveness of jury selection to a prestigious visual arts program
Authors: Kackovic Monika , Hartog Joop , van Ophem Hans , Wijnberg Nachoem 
Published: May 2022

AbstractWe analyze 11 years of admission decisions to a highly selective post‐graduate visual arts program. Our unique, longitudinal data includes detailed information about the selection procedures as well as the later artistic and economic achievements for both accepted and rejected applicants (n = 8,557). Regarding the predictive value of the selection procedures on later performance, our analyses show that the largest gain made is in the first, more cursory, pre‐selection round. We find that weeding out less promising applicants is easier than identifying later top‐performers, in terms of ex‐ante expectations. The subsequent or final selection round is resource intensive and consists of several interviews with multiple jury members. Here we uncover an implicit structure of criterion variables that helps explain the ex‐post admission decisions. Our simulations show that actual selection during the final round is slightly better than alternative decision rules (including a decision by lottery) in identifying applicants' potential. Nevertheless, measured by future performance, the gain from rigorous jury assessments relative to modest and cheaper selection methods is minimal. Our conclusions are maintained under several robustness checks.
Regulation of neutrophil myeloperoxidase inhibitor SPIN by the small RNA Teg49 in Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Cengher Liviu , Manna Adhar C. , Cho Junho , Theprungsirikul Jomkuan , Sessions Katherine , Rigby William , Cheung Ambrose L. 
Published: May 2022

AbstractTeg49 is a Staphylococcus aureus trans‐acting regulatory sRNA derived from cleavage of the sarA P3 transcript. We showed by RNA‐Seq here that the 5′ trident‐like structure in Teg49 regulates transcriptionally (direct and indirect) 22 genes distinct from sarA. Among these, Teg49 was noted to repress spn, encoding a 102 residue preprotein which yields the mature 73 residue peptide which inhibits the catalytic activity of myeloperoxidase in human neutrophils. Teg49 was found to regulate spn mRNA post‐transcriptionally in strain SH1000 through 9‐nt base‐pairing between hairpin loop 2 of Teg49 and an exposed bulge of the spn mRNA. Mutations of the Teg49 binding site disrupted the repression of spn, leading to reduced degradation, and increased half‐life of spn mRNA in the Teg49 mutant. The spn‐Teg49 interaction was also confirmed with a synonymous spn mutation to yield enhanced spn expression in the mutant vs. the parent. The Teg49 mutant with increased spn expression exhibited enhanced resistance to MPO activity in vitro. Killing assays with human neutrophils showed that the Teg49 mutant was more resistant to killing after phagocytosis. Altogether, this study shows that Teg49 in S. aureus has a distinct and important regulatory profile whereby this sRNA modulates resistance to myeloperoxidase‐mediated killing by human neutrophils.
Determination of the UV Inactivation Constant Under 280 nm UV LED Irradiation for SARS‐CoV‐2
Authors: Biffi Silvia , Signorini Lucia , Cattaneo Luciano , Della Corna Lorenzo , Guercilena Andrea , D’Alessandro Sarah , Ferrante Pasquale , Delbue Serena 
Published: May 2022

ABSTRACTThe ongoing emergency provoked by the SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic demands the development of technologies to mitigate the spread of infection, and UV irradiation is a technique that can efficiently address this issue. However, proper use of UV equipment for disinfection requires an understanding of how the effects on SARS‐CoV‐2 are dependent on certain parameters. In this work, we determined the UV‐C inactivation constant k for SARS‐CoV‐2 using an LED source at λ = 280 nm. Specifically, a Log3 reduction was measured after irradiation for 24 min with a delivered UV‐C dose of 23 J m−2. By multitarget model fitting, n = 2 and k = 0.32 ± 0.02 m2 J−1 were obtained. A lag time for the inactivation effect was also observed, which was attributed to the low irradiation levels used to perform the study. The combination of k and delay time allows for reliable estimation of disinfection times in small, closed environments.
Metagenomic analysis for detection and discovery of plant viruses in wild Solanum spp. in South Africa
Authors: Mahlanza Tendekai , Pierneef Rian E. , Makwarela Lufuno , Roberts Ronel , van der Merwe Marika 
Published: May 2022

AbstractWild plant species play an important role in plant virus epidemiology, mainly by harbouring viruses pathogenic to cultivated plant species. The genus Solanum includes important crop species as well as some highly abundant and widely distributed wild plant species. The aim of the present study was to profile the viromes of 11 wild Solanum spp. found in five provinces of South Africa. Metatranscriptomic analysis of pooled RNA samples from each of the Solanum spp. detected viruses belonging to 13–19 families. Reverse transcription PCR confirmed the detection of potato virus Y (PVY), potato leaf roll virus (PLRV), tomato torrado virus (ToTV) and tomato chlorosis virus (ToCV) for the first time in some of the Solanum spp. studied. Phylogenetic analyses indicated that the PVY and PLRV strains from the wild Solanum spp. were divergent from those reported in cultivated crops, while there was limited divergence among ToTV and ToCV isolates. Viruses detected for the first time in South Africa included tobacco mild green mosaic virus, tomato matilda virus, a pepper enamovirus from Rwanda and a cytorhabdovirus from potato in Kenya. Potentially novel viruses were also detected in S. lichtensteinii, S. mauritianum and S. viarum. This study demonstrates the role of Solanum spp. in harbouring viruses pathogenic to solanaceous crops, and in the emergence of new virus strains. It may therefore inform strategies for virus disease management by control of wild solanums that harbour viruses pathogenic to important Solanum crops.
Leadership in the public sector: A meta‐analysis of styles, outcomes, contexts, and methods
Authors: Backhaus Leonie , Vogel Rick 
Published: May 2022

AbstractLeadership has attracted growing attention among scholars and practitioners in public administration. With the rising availability of study results, however, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep track under which conditions leadership does or does not make a difference in the public sector. This study provides a meta‐analysis of administrative leadership and various correlates that research has theorized as outcomes of leadership. The results of a multi‐level random‐effects meta‐analysis based on 486 effect sizes from 151 studies show that correlations are stronger for the achievement of beneficial than for the prevention of detrimental outcomes, as well as for group‐ and organization‐related than for employee‐related outcomes. Moderation analyses reveal that leadership style, administrative tradition, administrative subfield, and methodological factors explain heterogeneity in effect sizes.
What can postcolonial theory contribute to the study of social equity?
Authors: Bhati Abhishek 
Published: May 2022

AbstractThere is a unanimous agreement among scholars that social equity scholarship is essential to the study of public administration. One area of weakness in the social equity literature is its inability to develop a theoretical understanding of the complexities of race, gender, and ethnicity. This viewpoint addresses the call of Pandey, Bearfield, and Hall (2022), arguing “concept of race in public administration remains woefully undertheorized” by exploring key tenets of Postcolonial theory. Postcolonial theory can bolster social equity literature by providing a much‐needed theoretical framework to systematically understand the marginalization and subordination of people of color for centuries through representation, production of knowledge, and power. The postcolonial theory also challenges the portrayal of all non‐White minorities as one collective hegemonic identity and, therefore, can provide a sound theoretical grounding to social equity scholarship.Evidence for Practice
There is a growing call among scholars and practitioners to conceptualize race in public administration using more complex historical foundations capturing nuances of gender, ethnicity, and skin‐tone rather than simplifying race as binary (White vs. non‐White).
Postcolonial theory provides a strong theoretical foundation to understand race and intersectional identity and provides a firm capacity to understand race relationships using the historical lens.
Postcolonial theory also provides insights into the exploitation and subjugation of colonial subjects (citizens once colonized by European empires) and how their identity is forever molded by the slave trade and exploitation of natural resources of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Finally, the postcolonial theory provides a strong parallel between the colonial representation of the colonized subjects as the “Other” and the portrayal of poor people from the global South as stereotypical and helpless and refugees and immigrants as dangerous or “bad hombres.”
Association of linear type pelvic traits with testicular characteristics and reproductive capability of breeding dairy bulls
Authors: Mandal Dilip Kumar , Kumar Mahesh , Tyagi Shrikant 
Published: May 2022

AbstractAssociations of pelvic linear type traits (PLT) on production and reproduction of cows were widely documented; in contrast, importance of PLT on bulls’ reproductive ability, semen quality, semen cryo‐preservability, frozen semen doses (FSD) production etc. was inadequately reported. The present study was conducted on Frieswal bulls (N = 378, age: 6–91 months, m) to assess age‐wise growth dynamics of pelvic dimensions, classifying age into 6 groups (6 m, 7–12 m, 13–24 m, 25–36 m, 37–48 m, >48 m). Iso‐age group bulls’ (N = 100; 25–36 m) records were analysed after classifying seasons (summer/rainy/winter) of semen collection, if pelvic morphometric traits had any practical associations with testicular traits, semen quality and FSD production or not. A discriminant function was developed based on PLT, which showed poor predictive ability to distinguish FSD/non‐FSD category bulls. Age significantly influenced growth and dimensions of gonadal and external pelvic morphometry traits. The dimensions of PLT increased at higher rate up to 36 m age and thereafter enhancement became insignificant. Pelvic linear type traits were positively (p < .01) associated with testicular/scrotal traits. Among PLT studied, pelvic triangle area (PTA) was the strongest discriminating variable to distinguish between good and poor breeding bulls. Bulls of larger PTA (≥1000 cm2), at average 30 m age, produced relatively inferior‐quality semen, viz. lower volume (−3%), sperm concentration (−48 × 106/mL), motility, semen quality index, total sperm counts/ejaculate (−601 × 106), motile sperm counts/ejaculate (−474 × 106) and total post‐thaw motile sperm counts (−226 106), than bulls of lesser PTA (<1000 cm2). It was concluded that external PTA could be a useful addition to the bulls’ breeding soundness evaluation.