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Effects of different moist orange pulp inclusions in the corn grain rehydration for silage production on chemical composition, fermentation, aerobic stability, microbiological profile, and losses
Authors: Menezes Guilherme Lobato , de Oliveira Alan Figueiredo , Lana Ângela Maria Quintão , Pires Frederico Patrus Ananias de Assis , de Menezes Rafael Araújo , de Sousa Pamella Grossi , de Oliveira Eduarda Chaves , Monteiro Rafael Geraldo de Almeida , Martins Gabriel Gonçalves , de Souza Rafahel Carvalho , Gonçalves Lúcio Carlos , Jayme Diogo Gonzaga 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThis study evaluated the effects of different moist orange pulp (MOP) inclusions in corn grain rehydration for silage production as a strategy to store and use MOP and whether these inclusions result in adequate fermentation and aerobic stability (AE) and acceptable losses. Ground corn grain and MOP were weighed separately and mixed to obtain MOP inclusions of 21%, 34%, or 42%. The control treatment was obtained with corn rehydrated with distilled water and MOP inclusion of 0%, with five laboratory silos (15‐L buckets) per treatment. Acid detergent fiber, acid detergent insoluble protein, acid detergent lignin, lactic acid, acetic acid, and ethanol contents increased linearly with increasing MOP inclusion, whereas starch, in vitro dry matter (DM) digestibility and butyric acid contents and pH decreased linearly. NH3‐N/TN content reduced quadratically and was minimal with 8.34 g/kg DM at 14% MOP inclusion. Total DM losses increased quadratically with maximal losses of 4.26% DM at 25% MOP inclusion. AE reduced by 2.8 h for each 1% increase in MOP inclusion. Rehydration of corn grain with MOP results in an adequate fermentation process. The inclusion of 34% MOP was the best because DM losses were lower and AE was not drastically reduced.
Ascorbic acid protects the toxic effects of aflatoxin B1 on yak oocyte maturation
Authors: Li Qin , Zhao Tian , He Honghong , Robert Niayale , Ding Tianyi , Hu Xuequan , Zhang Tongxiang , Pan Yangyang , Cui Yan , Yu Sijiu 
Published: March 2022

AbstractHigh‐quality oocytes are a prerequisite for successful fertilization. Mammals feeding on aflatoxin‐contaminated feed can cause reproductive toxicity, including follicular atresia, poor oocyte development and maturation, and aberrant epigenetic modifications of oocytes. In addition, the important role of ascorbic acid (AA) in reproductive biology has been confirmed, and AA is widely used as an antioxidant in cell culture. However, the toxic effects of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) on yak oocytes and whether AA has protective effects remain unknown. In this study, we found that exposure to AFB1 impedes meiotic maturation of oocytes, promotes apoptosis by triggering high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and disrupts mitochondrial distribution and actin integrity, resulting in a decrease in the fertilization ability and parthenogenetic development ability of oocytes. In addition, these injuries changed the DNA methylation transferase transcription level of mature oocytes. After adding 50 μg/ml AA, the indices recovered to levels close to those of the control group. The results showed that AA could protect yak oocytes from the toxic effects of AFB1 and improve the quality of oocytes.
Ants mediate community composition of root‐associated fungi in an ant‐plant mutualism
Authors: Leroy Céline , Maes Arthur QuyManh , Louisanna Eliane , Carrias Jean‐François , Céréghino Régis , Corbara Bruno , Séjalon‐Delmas Nathalie 
Published: March 2022

AbstractCross‐kingdom interactions with plants were frequently related to microbial pathogens and herbivores. Yet, mutualistic interactions that involve multiple partners can confer cross‐kingdom functional benefits, which have been understudied. Ant gardens (AGs) are recognized as one of the most sophisticated of all symbioses between ants and flowering plants, forming good models to study cross‐kingdom interactions. The aim of this study was to examine whether ant‐plant interactions can influence the community composition of root‐associated fungi. We assessed whether two AG ant species, Camponotus femoratus and Neoponera goeldii, confer different physico‐chemical properties to their nests, and affect root fungal community composition and fungal functional guilds in the bromeliad Aechmea mertensii. The diversity and community composition of root‐associated fungi depended on ant species identity. The two ants had a contrasting influence on the structure and chemistry of the nest, and on the floristic diversity of the AGs. Multiple drivers may therefore determine the root‐associated fungal communities. As the outcome of the ant‐bromeliad interaction depends on the ant species, and because the plants are also involved in interactions with root‐associated symbionts, this study provided evidence that ecologically relevant symbioses can be mediated by cross‐kingdom interactions.Abstract in French is available with online material.
Impoverished woody seedling assemblages and the regeneration of Caatinga dry forest in a human‐modified landscape
Authors: Vanderlei Renato Soares , Barros Maria Fabíola , Leal Inara R. , Tabarelli Marcelo 
Published: March 2022

AbstractSeedling recruitment, community assembly, and forest regeneration, while receiving substantial attention in tropical rain forests, have received little attention in tropical dry forests. Here, we examine the structure, composition, and diversity of woody seedling assemblages across 19 forest stands in a human‐modified landscape of Caatinga dry forest, assessing the role played by rainfall, aboveground biomass, and chronic anthropogenic disturbances (i.e., livestock grazing pressure and wood extraction) as assembly forces. We quantified a large set of community‐level attributes including functional traits related to water availability, physical protection, and survival success. We recorded a total of 544 seedlings from 59 species, giving a mean density of 28.6 ± 15.8 (mean ± SD) seedlings and 7.42 ± 4.35 species per 1000 m2. The 10 most abundant species accounted for almost 80% of all individuals, whereas nearly half of the species were considered rare (i.e., less than two individuals across the 19 forest stands). Seedling assemblages differed structurally and taxonomically from adult assemblages, exhibiting lower abundance, species richness, and divergent dominant species. Moreover, the dominant species of seedlings exhibited low adult‐to‐offspring ratios. Seedling species and assemblages were functionally diverse, with community‐level attributes mostly affected by rainfall. Our results suggest that the Caatinga dry forest in sandy soils support seedling assemblages, to some extent, structured along environmental gradients, with rainfall and wood extraction acting as key community assembly forces. Although seedling assemblages are functionally diverse, they are relatively low density and taxonomically impoverished at local and landscape scales, potentially impacting successional trajectory and long‐term forest dynamics.Abstract in Portuguese is available with online material.
What is the optimal antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent postoperative infectious complications after liver transplantation? A systematic review of the literature and expert panel recommendations
Authors: Campos‐Varela Isabel , Blumberg Emily A. , Giorgio Patricia , Kotton Camille N. , Saliba Fauzi , Wey Emmanuel Q , Spiro Michael , Raptis Dimitri Aristotle , Villamil Federico ,   the ERAS4OLT.org Working Group
Published: March 2022

AbstractBackgroundAntimicrobial prophylaxis is well‐accepted in the liver transplant (LT) setting. Nevertheless, optimal regimens to prevent bacterial, viral, and fungal infections are not defined.ObjectivesTo identify the optimal antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent post‐LT bacterial, fungal, and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, to improve short‐term outcomes, and to provide international expert panel recommendations.Data sourcesOvid MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Central.MethodsSystematic review following PRISMA guidelines and recommendations using the GRADE approach derived from an international expert panel. PROSPERO ID: CRD42021244976.ResultsOf 1853 studies screened, 34 were included for this review. Bacterial, CMV, and fungal antimicrobial prophylaxis were evaluated separately. Pneumocystis jiroveccii pneumonia (PJP) antimicrobial prophylaxis was analyzed separately from other fungal infections. Overall, eight randomized controlled trials, 21 comparative studies, and five observational noncomparative studies were included.ConclusionsAntimicrobial prophylaxis is recommended to prevent bacterial, CMV, and fungal infection to improve outcomes after LT.Universal antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended to prevent postoperative bacterial infections. The choice of antibiotics should be individualized and length of therapy should not exceed 24 hours (Quality of Evidence; Low | Grade of Recommendation; Strong).Both universal prophylaxis and preemptive therapy are strongly recommended for CMV prevention following LT. The choice of one or the other strategy will depend on individual program resources and experiences, as well as donor and recipient serostatus. (Quality of Evidence; Low | Grade of Recommendation; Strong).Antifungal prophylaxis is strongly recommended for LT recipients at high risk of developing invasive fungal infections. The drug of choice remains controversial. (Quality of Evidence; High | Grade of Recommendation; Strong).PJP prophylaxis is strongly recommended. Length of prophylaxis remains controversial. (Quality of Evidence; Very Low | Grade of Recommendation; Strong).
Optimal surgical workup to ensure safe recovery of the donor after living liver donation – A systematic review of the literature and expert panel recommendations
Authors: Testa Giuliano , Nadalin Silvio , Klair Tarunjeet , Florman Sander , Balci Deniz , Frola Carlo , Spiro Michael , Raptis Dimitri Aristotle , Selzner Markus ,   the ERAS4OLT.org working group
Published: March 2022

AbstractBackgroundThe essential premise of living donor liver transplantation is the assurance that the donors will have a complication‐free perioperative course and a prompt recovery. Selection of appropriate donors is the first step to support this premise and is based on tests that constitute the donor workup. The exclusion of liver pathologies and assessment of liver anatomy and volume in the donor candidate are the most important elements in the selection of the appropriate candidate.ObjectiveTo determine whether there is evidence to define an optimal donor surgical workup that would improve short‐term outcomes of the donor after living liver donation.Data sourcesOvid Medline, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Central.MethodsSystematic review following PRISMA guidelines and recommendations using the GRADE approach derived from an international expert panel.ResultsAlthough a liver biopsy remains the only method to exactly determine the percentage and type of steatosis and to detect other liver pathologies, its routine use is not supported. Both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) appear to be adequate for quantifying liver volume; the preference for one or the other is often based on center expertise. MRI is clearly a better technique to assess biliary anatomy, although aberrant biliary anatomy may not be clearly detected. MRI is also more accurate than CT in determining low grades of steatosis. CT angiography is the imaging test of choice to assess the vascular anatomy. There is no evidence of the need for catheter angiography in the modern evaluation of a living liver donor.ConclusionsA donor liver biopsy is indicated if abnormalities are present in serological or imaging tests. Both MRI and CT imaging appear to be adequate methodologies. The routine use of catheter angiography is not supported in view of the adequacy of CT angiography in delineating liver vascular anatomy. No imaging modality available to quantify liver volume is superior to another. Biliary anatomy is better defined with MRI, although poor definition can be expected, particularly for abnormal ducts.
Eosinophilic homogeneous intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies: Unique viral cytopathic changes associated with epidermodysplasia verruciformis and human papillomavirus type 49
Authors: Bartley Brooke R. , Huen Auris , Rady Peter L. , Tyring Stephen K. , Nagarajan Priyadharsini , Aung Phyu P. , Curry Jonathan L. , Ivan Doina , Torres‐Cabala Carlos A. , Prieto Victor G. , Cho Woo Cheal 
Published: March 2022

AbstractEpidermodysplasia verruciformis (EDV) is a rare genodermatosis that predisposes affected individuals to persistent infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly those that belong to the genus beta‐HPV, including HPV‐5 and HPV‐8, which carry high oncogenic potential. There are three main HPV‐related viral cytopathic changes in cutaneous verrucae in terms of intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies (ICBs), namely, granular, filamentous, and homogeneous type ICBs. To date, only HPV‐4, HPV‐60, and HPV‐65 have been found in association with homogeneous ICBs. We report a unique case of HPV‐49‐associated EDV in a 41‐year‐old woman with common variable immunodeficiency, mycosis fungoides, and multiple cutaneous malignancies, including squamous cell carcinoma and Merkel cell carcinoma who presented with multiple pink papules and hyperpigmented macules on the left upper extremity. One of the skin lesions histopathologically revealed keratinocytic nuclear enlargement with abundant blue–gray cytoplasm, accompanied by hypergranulosis, characteristic of EDV, along with peculiar bright eosinophilic and homogeneous ICBs. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of EDV with detection of HPV‐49 by genotyping, which features eosinophilic homogeneous ICBs, like those seen in the setting of HPV‐4, HPV‐60, or HPV‐65 infection.
International bank credit, nonbank lenders, and access to external financing
Authors: Serena Jose Maria , Spaliara Marina‐Eliza , Tsoukas Serafeim 
Published: March 2022

AbstractUsing a cross‐country firm‐bank dataset, we examine how an unexpected increase in bank capital requirements by the European Banking Authority affects firms' financial choices. We find that the regulatory shock implies a reduction in the supply of bank credit, with US firms affected the most. Yet, US firms can tap into the public bond markets and secure credit lines from nonbank financial institutions. This has implications for their capital structure and their real outcomes. These results suggest that diversified domestic loan markets, in which banks and nonbank financial institutions lend to corporations, can help overcome reductions in cross‐border bank funding.
The better, the choosier: A meta‐analysis on interindividual variation of male mate choice
Authors: Pollo Pietro , Nakagawa Shinichi , Kasumovic Michael M. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractMale mate choice occurs in several animal species, but we know little about the factors that influence the expression of this behaviour. Males vary in their capacity to acquire mates (i.e. male quality), which could be crucial to male mate choice expression but it is often overlooked. Using a meta‐analytical approach, we explore interindividual variation in the expression of male mate choice by comparing the mating investment of males of different qualities and phenotypes to high‐ and low‐quality females. We used two datasets that together contained information from 60 empirical studies, comprising 52 species. We found that males of all qualities and phenotypes prefer high‐quality females, but differ in the strength of such preference. High‐ and medium‐quality males are choosier than low‐quality males. Similarly, males that are larger or in greater body condition are choosier than their counterparts. In contrast, male body mass and age are not associated with changes in male mate choice. We also show that experimental design may influence our understanding of male mating investment patterns, which may limit the generalisation of our findings. Nonetheless, we argue that male quality may be an important feature in the expression of male mate choice.
IFGAN: Information fusion generative adversarial network for knowledge base completion
Authors: Zhang Tianchen , Bi Zhongqin , Shan Meijing , Li Yongbin 
Published: March 2022

AbstractKnowledge base completion (KBC) aims to predict missing information in a knowledge base. From a data governance perspective, KBC is an important task not only in knowledge management but also in downstream knowledge base applications. The prosperity of mobile applications and online systems enables devices to generate an enormous volume of data containing valuable knowledge. However, these data are vast and contain noise, so utilizing them in KBC requires particular skill. In this paper, we propose information fusion generative adversarial network (IFGAN) to handle heterogeneous data. We design a bidirectional learning architecture including a graph convolutional neural network and graph attention network to learn contextual embeddings that fuse knowledge from a knowledge base and data generated by an application. For efficient negative sampling, we employ different kinds of convolution structures, such as depthwise separable convolution and involution in the generator of the network. The convolution structure is known to be suitable for collaborative computing and promises great potential with the progress of technology since the structure is extensible. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model on KB4Rec dataset, the evaluation metrics MRR and H@10 were improved compared with previous models; the code is available at https://github.com/Tianchen627/IFGAN.
Application of natural hydroxyapatite in the treatment of polluted water: Utilization of dromedary bone as bioadsorbent
Authors: Ghedjemis Amina , Ayeche Riad , Kebaili Maya , Benouadah Ali , Gil Laurent Frédéric 
Published: March 2022

AbstractIn this study, the dromedary bone waste was valorized by the obtainment of hydroxyapatite (HAp) and its application to remove crystal violet (CV) dye from aqueous solution. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, elemental analysis X‐ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF), particle size laser analysis, and the point of zero charge pH value (pHpzc) were realized to characterize the natural adsorbent. The capacity of HAp to adsorb CV was measured at different contact times, pH values, and initial dye concentrations. The results showed that the model that better described the experimental data of adsorption kinetics was the pseudo‐second‐order kinetic model (PSO). Freundlich model well fitted the sorption isotherms. A maximum sorption capacity of 266.66 mg/g of CV dye on natural HAp was obtained. Hence, dromedary bone treated might be valorized as a natural adsorbent for water treatment with low environmental risks.
Inflation convergence over time: Sector‐level evidence within Europe
Authors: Yilmazkuday Hakan 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThis paper investigates inflation convergence among European countries by using sector‐level data for the period between 1997:M1 and 2019:M12. Panel unit root tests at the country‐sector level are conducted by using moving windows, which are useful for analyzing changes in inflation convergence and the corresponding speed of convergence over time. The results suggest that there is evidence for inflation convergence for the majority of sectors within Europe, although certain countries have experienced disruptions, especially during the 2008 financial crisis. Regarding the speed of inflation convergence, the average half‐life across European countries decreased from about 15 months to about 8 months during the sample period. Important sector‐level implications follow for European Union (EU) candidate countries and non‐euro EU member countries in regard to the Maastricht Treaty.
Modelling the inactivation, survival and growth of Salmonella enterica under osmotic stress considering inoculum phase and serotype
Authors: Paganini Camila Casagrande , Longhi Daniel Angelo , de Aragão Gláucia Maria Falcão , Carciofi Bruno Augusto Mattar 
Published: March 2022

Abstract

Aims
This study evaluated the behaviour of the Salmonella enterica serotypes in osmotically stressful BHI broth (0.940 ≤ aw ≤ 0.960), assessing inoculum from two stages of the bacterial life cycle (exponential and stationary) and two temperatures (25°C and 35°C).

Methods and Results
Four S. enterica serotypes (Typhimurium, Enteritidis, Heidelberg and Minnesota) were grown in stressful BHI at 25°C. A mathematical model was proposed for describing the total microbial count as the sum of two subpopulations, inactivating and surviving-then-growing. When submitted to aw of 0.950 and 0.960, all strains showed a decreased count, followed by a period of unchanged count and then exponential growth (Phoenix Phenomenon). Strains inoculated at aw = 0.940 and 0.945 showed inactivation kinetics only. Cells cultivated at 25°C and inoculated from the exponential phase were the most reactive to the osmotic stress, showing a higher initial population reduction and shorter adaptation period. The proposed model described the inactivation data and the Phoenix Phenomenon accurately.

Conclusions
The results quantified the complex response of S. enterica to the osmotic environment in detail, depending on the inoculum characteristic and serotype evaluated.

Significance and impact of study
Quantifying these differences is truly relevant to food safety and improves risk analysis.
General formula of cooling curve for horticultural products on forced air pre‐cooling
Authors: Wang Da , Jia Binguang , Lai Yanhua , Hu Shifa 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe air velocity played a key role in controlling the cooling process of forced air pre‐cooling for horticultural products. However, the present general formula of cooling curve for horticultural products on forced air pre‐cooling did not reflect the influence of the air velocity on cooling rate for horticultural products on forced air pre‐cooling. This paper aimed to find the relationships among the air velocity, lag factor and cooling coefficient so as to obtain the general formula of the cooling curve for horticultural products on forced air pre‐cooling by combining the simulation and the experiment. The results showed that the lag factor had a linear relationship with the air velocity, and the cooling coefficient had a quadratic function or power function relationship with the air velocity. These two kinds of general formulas were verified by experimental data of apples, cherries and blueberries, and were also in agreement with the literature values of apples, grapes and Dutch cucumbers. Based on the accuracy and the predictability of the general formulas, the general formula has higher accuracy and predictability when the cooling coefficient had a power function relationship with the air velocity.Practical ApplicationsThis paper attempted to find a general formula to describe the cooling rates of horticultural products for the different air velocities and temperatures. The general formula was only incident the air velocity and the air temperature while the other factors were considered as the unknown variations which was obtained by the functions fitting. This could contribute to reduce the cost and time of experiments and simulations during the analysis of forced air pre‐cooling and to help the operator find the optimal air velocity effectively. To find the suitable general formula, firstly we established the simulated model to find the general formulas by using least square method. Then, the general formulas had been validated by experimental data and literature results. Finally, the predictability of these general formulas had been tested.