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Seasonal monitoring of forage C:N:ADF ratio in natural rangeland using remote sensing data
Authors: Rapiya Monde , Ramoelo Abel , Truter Wayne 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
In recent decades, natural rangelands have emerged as vital sources of livelihood and ecological services, particularly in Southern Africa, supporting communities in developing regions. However, the escalating global demand for food, driven by a growing human population, has led to the extensive expansion of cultivated areas, resulting in continuous nutrient leaching in rangelands. To ensure the long-term viability of these ecosystems, there is a need to develop effective approaches for managing and monitoring the seasonality of forage quality. This study aims to achieve this by utilizing multispectral Sentinel-1 (S1) and Sentinel-2 (S2) data to monitor the seasonal distribution and occurrence of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), acid detergent fiber (ADF), and the (C:N:ADF) ratio in mesic rangelands. Six sites were randomly selected from Welgevonden and Hoogland private game reserves in Limpopo, South Africa, representing varying vegetation cover and standing biomass. Transects, each with ten fixed sample sites (30 × 30 m) characterized by homogeneous vegetation, were established. The grass samples and aboveground biomass were collected during each season and analyzed for biochemical parameters using a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) machine. S1 and S2 data from Google Earth Engine (GEE) were employed, and the random forest (RF) modelling algorithm revealed significant seasonality impacts on the distribution of forage C:N:ADF ratios. The study demonstrates that integrating S1 and S2 data enhances the estimation of forage nutrients. This study offers valuable insights for a diverse range of stakeholders, including ecologists, resource managers, farmers, and park managers. By giving an understanding of nutrient limitations and facilitating a deeper understanding of resource availability and animal distribution in rangelands, this research serves as a crucial tool for informed decision-making and sustainable management practices.
Location by Proxy
Authors: Correia Fabrice 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The concept of location—of something being located at, or occupying, a region or a place—has been an important topic of philosophical investigation over the past fifteen years or so. Yet all the theories of location that have been put forward so far are unsatisfactory, because they fail to have the conceptual resources to describe certain basic locational phenomena. I introduce and partly develop a novel theory of location that does better in this respect than its predecessors. Its most distinctive feature is the way in which it handles so-called cases of multilocation: according to the theory, objects capable of being multilocated occupy regions via proxies, and—in a slogan, and very roughly—to be multilocated is to have several proxies located at different regions.
The plasticity of root traits and their effects on crop yield and yield stability
Authors: Zhao Dongxue , de Voil Peter , Sadras Victor O. , Palta Jairo A. , Rodriguez Daniel 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Context
Phenotypic plasticity can be a valuable adaptation strategy for coping with environmental heterogeneity. There is limited information on the plasticity of root traits and their effect on yield and yield stability.

Objectives
With a perspective of phenotypic plasticity, we focus on functional root traits associated to water uptake in field-grown sorghum to answer: (i) How do genetic (G), environmental (E) and management (M) factors and their interactions, affect the root traits? and (ii) How do root traits and their plasticity affect yield and yield stability?

Methods
A new high-throughput functional root phenotyping approach was used in G × E × M trials to quantify two root traits, maximum rooting depth (MxRD) and a root activity index (RAindex). Crop phenotypic plasticities were determined using the reaction norm method.

Results
The applied G × E × M treatments created plastic responses between the tested hybrids. There was a hierarchy of plasticities for the different traits studied i.e., grain number traits > root traits > grain weight traits. The plasticity of root traits was associated with the stability of grain yield traits. Hybrids with high root plasticity tend to have more stable grain numbers and grain weights.

Conclusions
There is valuable genetic diversity in the mean value and plasticity of root traits that could be used to match root phenotypes to target production environments. Our root phenotyping approach can be a valuable tool for understanding the dynamic interactions between root function, root architecture and yield traits in the field under variable environments.
Estimation of the Spatiotemporal Variability of Surface soil Moisture Using Machine Learning Methods Integrating Satellite and Ground-based Soil Moisture and Environmental Data
Authors: Blanka-Végi Viktória , Tobak Zalán , Sipos György , Barta Károly , Szabó Brigitta , van Leeuwen Boudewijn 
Published: January 2025

AbstractMonitoring and quantifying the development of drought extremes is important to agriculture, water, and land management. For this, soil moisture (SM) is an effective indicator. However, currently, real-time monitoring and forecasting of SM is challenging. Thus, this study develops and tests a methodology based on machine learning methods that integrates ground-based data, Sentinel-1 satellite soil moisture (S1SSM) data, meteorological data, and relevant environmental parameters to improve the estimation of the spatiotemporal changes in SM. It also evaluates the relevance of the applied parameters and the applicability and limitations of S1SSM data in SM monitoring. Specifically, the performances of four machine learning methods (multiple linear regression, support vector machine regression, extreme gradient boosting, and a deep neural network) were evaluated in an area increasingly exposed to hydrological extremes. Overall, the extreme gradient boosting model provided the best result (R2 = 0.92). In this case, the difference between the modeled and observed SM values at ground-based stations was below 3%, with only five stations reporting differences above 5%, indicating the effectiveness of this model for SM monitoring in larger areas. Additionally, the spatial pattern of the observed S1SSM values and the modeled values showed good agreement (with a difference below 10%) in the larger part (45.5%) of the area, while more than 20% difference occurred in 27.1% of the area, demonstrating the application potential of S1SSM data in areas with less heterogeneous land use. However, the results also suggest that the S1SSM data can be affected by land use and/or soil types.
Environmental and social impacts of women’s argan oil production in Morocco
Authors: Gebrai Yoel , Naughton Colleen C. , Sánchez Kimberly D. , Bargach Jamila , Deubel Tara F. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Purpose
Argan oil is sourced from the argan tree’s fruit, predominantly found in rural communities in southwestern Morocco. Women utilize indigenous knowledge to produce argan oil in their homes through a laborious, manual process. Although to meet the growing market demand, cooperatives often use machines for certain production steps. This study explores the social and environmental impacts of different argan oil production processes to evaluate the tradeoffs and opportunities that emerge in this time-honored craft.

Methods
Cradle-to-gate social and environmental life cycle assessments were performed on six scenarios, comparing traditional (manual), semi-mechanized, and fully mechanized scenarios for cosmetic and edible argan oil production. The stakeholders considered included Workers and the Local Community. Social impact categories of salary, working hours, health and safety, human energy expenditure, and local employment were assessed. Twenty-six households near Sidi Ifni and four cooperatives near Agadir were surveyed in Morocco. Environmental impact categories included global warming potential, ecotoxicity potential, human toxicity, water consumption, and fossil fuel potential. Reference point thresholds were used for the social impact assessment, and ReCiPe 2016 was used for the environmental impact assessment. A sensitivity analysis was conducted on each scenario, evaluating how productive capacity affects the categories of social and environmental impact.

Results and discussion
The manual production process had the lowest environmental impact. In each scenario, edible argan oil production had a higher environmental impact than its cosmetic equivalent. The scenario analysis revealed that semi-mechanized production typically had greater environmental impacts than fully mechanized production. However, if the semi-mechanized productive capacity is sufficiently higher, then fully mechanized production has the greatest environmental impact. The semi-mechanized productive capacity can be increased by adding more employees. Collection of argan fruit and kneading were reported to be the most challenging steps for manual production by argan oil producers. Collection, depulping, and crushing had the highest human energy expenditures. Women producing argan oil at home earned more daily income than cooperative workers although both earn less than the legal daily minimum wage in Morocco.

Conclusion
The LCA and S-LCA results show the effectiveness of applying both approaches to analyze production processes. The semi-mechanized production process can increase productive capacity while maintaining employment. However, oversight and transparency are needed to ensure that argan oil producers are compensated fairly. Including health and safety questions as well as human energy calculations demonstrated that while kneading did not have a high amount of human energy expenditure, it was one of the most difficult steps.
Sozial- und Solidarwirtschaft im neuen Munizipalismus: Eine Entprivatisierung der Stadt?
Authors: van Dyk Silke , Gerstenhöfer Luzie , Kip Markus 
Published: January 2025

Zusammenfassung
Angesichts multipler Krisen und einer europaweiten Politik der Austerität und Privatisierung sind vielerorts Städte zu Orten des Widerstands und zu Laboren einer neuen Politik des Öffentlichen geworden. In fast allen Großstädten Spaniens war in der Mitte der 2010er-Jahre eine Dynamik städtischer Politik zu verzeichnen, die auf die Kooperation mit Zivilgesellschaft und Bewegungen setzte, sich in Opposition zum (Zentral‑)Staat stellte und seitdem als neuer Munizipalismus diskutiert wird. Auch in Großbritannien haben seit 2010 kommunale Anti-Austeritäts-Politiken an Einfluss gewonnen. Insbesondere der Ausbau sozialer und solidarischer Ökonomien im sozialen Nahraum spielt für die angestrebte Re-Lokalisierung der Ökonomie eine herausragende Rolle. Der Beitrag nimmt diese Dynamik in den Blick, analysiert Strategien, Erfolge und hemmende Bedingungen munizipalistischer Politik zur Stärkung der Sozial- und Solidarwirtschaft (SSE) und fragt nach ihrem Potenzial, die städtische Ökonomie substanziell zu entprivatisieren. Der Beitrag verfolgt die These, dass die SSE nicht nur zentraler Referenzpunkt einer Programmatik der Entprivatisierung und Demokratisierung im neuen Munizipalismus ist, sondern auch als leerer Signifikant fungiert, der in unterschiedliche Richtungen anschlussfähig ist.
Recreational Spaces: How Best to Design and Cater for Older People’s Safe Engagement in Physical Activity
Authors: Levinger Pazit , Mcconaghy Ric , Dreher Bronwyn , James Lisa , Fearn Marcia , McKenna Tessa , Hallissey Mairead , Hill Keith D. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractRecreational spaces, such as local parks, are important public spaces for the community to engage in various activities. With the global ageing population, the concept of multigenerational recreational spaces has become popular in recent years with the aim to design active spaces to cater for all age groups, including older people. However, designing multigenerational spaces that enable safe usage by older people can be challenging due to the competing interests and needs of different age groups. This paper is a reflective narrative describing four case studies of multigenerational outdoor spaces in Melbourne, Australia with the inclusion of age-friendly equipment and analysing parks layout and design using aerial imagery data. Factors impacting safe usage of the space by older people were identified and discussed. The main challenges identified in the recreational case study areas included: proximity of the seniors’ exercise area relative to children’s play-spaces, accessibility, layout of the area, and surrounding features which can pose potential safety risks for older people or be a deterrent for visiting the parks. The information described in this paper provides practical learnings relating to park layout, proximity of different spaces, and strategies that may be required to be implemented to facilitate safe usage of the space by older people for better multigenerational design. A national recreational age-friendly policy is also needed to provide overarching guidelines to assist local governments in the design and delivery of inclusive multigenerational recreational spaces.
“I am sick, but that’s not all that I am”: patient perspectives on psychological adaptation over time to inborn errors of immunity
Authors: Beers Breanna J. , Davidson-Swinton Hannah R. , Lewis Katie L. , Setzer Michael R. , Walkiewicz Magdalena A. , Similuk Morgan N. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractInborn errors of immunity (IEI) are rare heritable disorders of the immune system predisposing to atypical infections, autoimmunity, inflammation, and risk of malignancy. Adaptation is the process of incorporating stressful experiences into one’s life; these experiences may include onset of illness, receiving a diagnosis, or suffering without a diagnosis. Poor adaptation is linked to adverse outcomes including psychiatric comorbidities and decreased well-being. Most people with chronic illnesses and rare diseases adapt to their condition with time, but little is known about how this happens. We seek to address this gap in knowledge by investigating features of successful adaptation to IEI over time to help providers facilitate this process among those who struggle. We interviewed 20 self-reportedly well-adapted adults with IEI about their experiences of adaptation. We identified three overarching themes. First, many participants grappled with shame and loss but ultimately integrated their illness into their lives through acceptance, gratitude, and self-compassion. Second, knowledge and choice contributed to participants’ perceived control, but most participants were also forced to acknowledge the limits of that control when confronting unpredictable symptoms. Finally, social relationships could influence adaptation either positively or negatively. Notably, many participants found meaning in giving back to their communities, especially by educating others about their condition. Ultimately, participants showed that adaptation to life with IEI is complex and ongoing, requiring frequent recalibration to emerging challenges in new life stages. We provide recommendations to providers to help the results of this study shape their discussions with patients.
Investigating the Shortcomings of the Flow Convergence Method for Quantification of Mitral Regurgitation in a Pulsatile In-Vitro Environment and with Computational Fluid Dynamics
Authors: Leister Robin , Karl Roger , Stroh Lubov , Mereles Derliz , Eden Matthias , Neff Luis , de Simone Raffaele , Romano Gabriele , Kriegseis Jochen , Karck Matthias , Lichtenstern Christoph , Frey Norbert , Frohnapfel Bettina , Stroh Alexander , Engelhardt Sandy 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe flow convergence method includes calculation of the proximal isovelocity surface area (PISA) and is widely used to classify mitral regurgitation (MR) with echocardiography. It constitutes a primary decision factor for determination of treatment and should therefore be a robust quantification method. However, it is known for its tendency to underestimate MR and its dependence on user expertise. The present work systematically compares different pulsatile flow profiles arising from different regurgitation orifices using transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) probe and particle image velocimetry (PIV) as a reference in an in-vitro environment. It is found that the inter-observer variability using echocardiography is small compared to the systematic underestimation of the regurgitation volume for large orifice areas (up to 52%) where a violation of the flow convergence method assumptions occurs. From a flow perspective, a starting vortex was found as a dominant flow pattern in the regurgant jet for all orifice shapes and sizes. A series of simplified computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations indicate that selecting a suboptimal aliasing velocity during echocardiography measurements might be a primary source of potential underestimation in MR characterization via the PISA-based method, reaching up to 40%. In this study, it has been noted in clinical observations that physicians often select an aliasing velocity higher than necessary for optimal estimation in diagnostic procedures.
Perceptions of sarcopenia in patients, health and care professionals, and the public: a scoping review of studies from different countries
Authors: Lewis Emma Grace , Hurst Christopher , Errington Linda , Sayer Avan A. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Rationale and objective
Perceptions of sarcopenia have rarely been explored, yet understanding these will be key for successful translation of sarcopenia research findings into meaningful benefits for patients and the public. This scoping review aimed to explore how sarcopenia is perceived amongst patients, health and care professionals (HCP), and the public in different countries.

Methods
Seven electronic databases were searched from inception up to December 2023 with no geographical or language limitations. Studies were included if they were peer-reviewed research of any design where the focus related to perceptions of sarcopenia. Studies using alternative descriptors only, such as “skeletal muscle weakness/loss” were excluded. Study characteristics were charted, and thematic synthesis conducted.

Results
Following independent screening of 11,533 records, 20 articles were included in this review representing 19 countries. Five studies focused on patient perceptions, 11 investigated HCP, and four the public. Three key themes were identified: (1) Low awareness of sarcopenia—among all groups, its nature as a disease was contested. (2) The “know-do” gap in healthcare—even where knowledge among HCP existed, this had not translated into clinical practice, in part, due to perceptions of sarcopenia and its management. (3) Experiencing weakness—living with sarcopenia had physical and psychological sequalae.

Key conclusions
These findings reveal perceptions that may be contributing to the slow adoption of sarcopenia prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management. Addressing these areas has the potential to aid translation of sarcopenia research findings into improved clinical care and benefits for patients and the public.
Enhanced Biochemical and Morphological Parameters in Eruca vesicaria by Applications of date-palm seed Extract
Authors: Elsherif Doaa E. , Ragab Gehad A. , Sobhy Sherien E. , Hafez Elsayed E. , Khalifa Asmaa M. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe current global context stimulating agroecology and green agriculture need to explore for the novel sustainable and eco-conscious methods for safeguarding plants. The aim of this study is to exploit the rich contents of date palm seeds (DPS) as an appropriate organic elicitor to boost growth and plant secondary metabolism in Eruca vesicaria. The seeds of DPS were utilized in the extraction process using distilled water to create an aqueous extract, which underwent phytochemical characterization. In a pot experiment, Eruca vesicaria seeds were soaked in serial doses (0, 20, 40, 80, and 120 g l ⁻¹) of DPS aqueous extract, and the 21-days old seedlings were collected. DPS extract analysis indicated adequate P and N contents, antioxidant compounds, and exhibited antioxidant activity. The primary components identified in the analysis of DPS were 2-Dodecenal, fatty acids and cyclopentane butyl-acid. Priming with DPS extract significantly improved its bio-stimulating capacity by enhancing fresh and dry biomasses, photosynthetic pigments, and primary metabolites in response to the optimal DSP concentration of 80 g l⁻¹. Stress biomarkers (H2O2 and malondialdehyde (MDA)) were found in the ranges of water-primed control except for the highest dose of DPS extract (120 g l⁻¹). Further, priming with DPS extract increased the secondary metabolites (total phenolics and flavonoids) besides the activity of polyphenol oxidase (PPO), suggesting an enhanced cell redox system. The expression patterns of a series of specific key genes included in secondary metabolism modulation as, phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL), chalcone synthase (CHS), chalcone isomerase (CHI), flavonol synthase (FLS), and deoxyxylulose phosphate reductoisomerase (DXR), were activated following treatments with DPS extract. Overall, the present study underscores that the application of DPS extract can stimulate the growth and bioactive constituents of Eruca vesicaria, thus elevating its potential as a nutraceutical and medicinal value.
Hysteroscopic Endometrial Defect Following Adenomyomectomy and Incidence of Placenta Accreta Spectrum and Uterine Rupture Complications for Subsequent Pregnancy
Authors: Ichinose Mari , Iriyama Takayuki , Hiraike Osamu , Sayama Seisuke , Hashimoto Ayako , Suzuki Kensuke , Matsuo Mitsunori , Toshimitsu Masatake , Seyama Takahiro , Sone Kenbun , Kumasawa Keiichi , Hirota Yasushi , Osuga Yutaka 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Adenomyomectomy, a therapeutic option for women with adenomyosis who wish to preserve their fertility, has been reported to pose a risk of developing placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) and uterine rupture in future pregnancies. However, the specific clinical factors contributing to these occurrences remain elusive. This study aimed to explore the association between hysteroscopic findings after adenomyomectomy and the incidence of PAS in subsequent pregnancies. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 10 patients (11 pregnancies) who had undergone hysteroscopy following adenomyomectomy and had later delivered at our hospital. In 6/10 patients, postoperative hysteroscopy revealed endometrial defects. However, subsequent evaluations confirmed endometrial restoration within 7–21 months, with five patients achieving pregnancy afterward. The only other patient conceived naturally without waiting for endometrial restoration, resulting in uterine rupture from the site of the placenta percreta. The incidence of clinically diagnosed PAS during cesarean section was 100% (1/1) in pregnancies with preconceptional endometrial defects, 20% (1/5) in those with endometrial restoration, and 0% (0/5) in pregnancies without endometrial defects. Similarly, the incidence of pathologically diagnosed PAS was 100% (1/1), 60% (3/5), and 20% (1/5) in these groups, respectively. Thus, endometrial defects were frequently detected after adenomyomectomy and recovered over time, whereas one patient without endometrial restoration developed uterine rupture complicated by PAS. This study demonstrates that while the presence of an endometrial defect identified by postoperative hysteroscopy may be a risk factor for the occurrence of PAS in subsequent pregnancies, allowing sufficient recovery time for the endometrium may help reduce the risk of uterine rupture.