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Recent cover crop adoption is associated with small maize and soybean yield losses in the United States
Authors: Deines Jillian M. , Guan Kaiyu , Lopez Bruno , Zhou Qu , White Cambria S. , Wang Sheng , Lobell David B. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractCover crops are gaining traction in many agricultural regions, partly driven by increased public subsidies and by private markets for ecosystem services. These payments are motivated by environmental benefits, including improved soil health, reduced erosion, and increased soil organic carbon. However, previous work based on experimental plots or crop modeling indicates cover crops may reduce crop yields. It remains unclear, though, how recent cover crop adoption has affected productivity in commercial agricultural systems. Here we perform the first large‐scale, field‐level analysis of observed yield impacts from cover cropping as implemented across the US Corn Belt. We use validated satellite data products at sub‐field scales to analyze maize and soybean yield outcomes for over 90,000 fields in 2019–2020. Because we lack data on cover crop species or timing, we seek to quantify the yield impacts of cover cropping as currently practiced in aggregate. Using causal forests analysis, we estimate an average maize yield loss of 5.5% on fields where cover crops were used for 3 or more years, compared with fields that did not adopt cover cropping. Maize yield losses were larger on fields with better soil ratings, cooler mid‐season temperatures, and lower spring rainfall. For soybeans, average yield losses were 3.5%, with larger impacts on fields with warmer June temperatures, lower spring and late‐season rainfall, and, to a lesser extent, better soils. Estimated impacts are consistent with multiple mechanisms indicated by experimental and simulation‐based studies, including the effects of cover crops on nitrogen dynamics, water consumption, and soil oxygen depletion. Our results suggest a need to improve cover crop management to reduce yield penalties, and a potential need to target subsidies based on likely yield impacts. Ultimately, avoiding substantial yield penalties is important for realizing widespread adoption and associated benefits for water quality, erosion, soil carbon, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Family satisfaction with intensive care unit communication during the COVID‐19 pandemic: a prospective multicentre Australian study Family Satisfaction – COVID ICU
Authors: Ponnapa Reddy Mallikarjuna , Kadam Umesh , Lee John Dong Young , Chua Clara , Wang Wei , McPhail Tomecka , Lee Jodie , Yarwood Naomi , Majumdar Mainak , Subramaniam Ashwin 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundVirtual communication has become common practice during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic because of visitation restrictions.AimsThe authors aimed to evaluate overall family satisfaction with the intensive care unit (FS‐ICU) care involving virtual communication strategies during the COVID‐19 pandemic period.MethodsIn this prospective multicentre study involving three metropolitan hospitals in Melbourne, Australia, the next of kin (NOK) of all eligible ICU patients between 1 July 2020 and 31 October 2020 were requested to complete an adapted version of the FS‐ICU 24‐questionnaire. Group comparisons were analysed and calculated for family satisfaction scores: ICU/care (satisfaction with care), FS‐ICU/dm (satisfaction with information/decision‐making) and FS‐ICU/total (overall satisfaction with the ICU). The essential predictors that influence family satisfaction were identified using quantitative and qualitative analyses.ResultsSeventy‐three of the 227 patients' NOK who initially agreed completed the FS‐ICU questionnaire (response rate 32.2%). The mean FS‐ICU/total was 63.9 (standard deviation [SD], 30.8). The mean score for satisfaction with FS‐ICU/dm was lower than the FS‐ICU/care (62.1 [SD, 30.3) vs 65.4 (SD, 31.4); P < 0.001]. There was no difference in mean FS‐ICU/total scores between survivors (n = 65; 89%) and non‐survivors (n = 8, 11%). Higher patient Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation III score, female NOK and the patient dying in the ICU were independent predictors for FS‐ICU/total score, while a telephone call at least once a day by an ICU doctor was related to family satisfaction for FS‐ICU/dm.ConclusionsThere was low overall family satisfaction with ICU care and virtual communication strategies adopted during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Efforts should be targeted for improving factors with virtual communication that cause low family satisfaction during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
The effect of liposomal bupivacaine for surgical wound infiltration: A meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials
Authors: Jiang Hua , Ma Qiong , Dong Jing , Ye Xin 
Published: November 2022

AbstractLiposomal bupivacaine (LB) has consistently been considered a potential analgesic for surgical wound infiltration. However, the evidence of its analgesic effectiveness remains unclear. In this meta‐analysis, we attempted to identify the potential clinical role of LB wound infiltration in different surgical procedures. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing LB with non‐liposomal local anaesthetics and placebos were retrieved from six electronic databases. The primary outcome was cumulative morphine equivalent consumption within 24, 48, and 72 hours after surgery. Approximately 2659 patients from 22 studies were included in the meta‐analysis. Compared to the control, LB‐wound infiltration did not reduce the postoperative morphine consumption at 24 hours (weighted mean difference [WMD], −0.60 mg; 97.5% confidence interval [CI], −2.78 to 1.59 mg; P = 0.54), 48 hours (WMD, −1.00 mg; 97.5% CI, −3.23 to 1.24; P = 0.32) or 72 hours (WMD, 0.50 mg; 97.5% CI, −0.67 to 1.67; P = 0.33). Similarly, secondary outcome analysis did not reveal any additional benefits of LB in any other pain‐related outcomes. LB was not associated with any adverse effects. Overall, LB does not appear to improve the postoperative analgesic, rehabilitation, or safety outcomes. Current evidence does not support the routine use of LB for wound infiltration following surgical procedures.
Nurse–patient interaction during the Covid‐19 pandemic: Creating and maintaining an interactive space for care
Authors: Petry Heidi , Pelzelmayer Katharina , Ernst Jutta , Thuerlimann Eva , Naef Rahel 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAimsTo explore nurse–patient interactions during the Covid‐19 pandemic from both nurses' and patients' perspectives.DesignQualitative study using constructive grounded theory.MethodsA total of 34 patients and 49 nurses from acute and home care settings participated in individual or focus group interviews between December 2020 and May 2021. Data were analysed by a team of researchers using coding, memo‐writing, theoretical sampling and constant comparison and integration.ResultsWe identified the creation and maintenance of an interactive space as the main social process. This interactive space was shaped by the care context and the course of the pandemic. For nurses, four factors were key, namely protecting oneself and others, navigating communication barriers, adapting nursing actions to the evolving situation, and providing emotional care work. Patients experienced attentive caring relationships with nurses and felt that, for the most part, their individual needs had been met despite the pandemic challenges.ConclusionNurses and patients created an interactive space in which they were able to provide and receive the necessary care. Maintaining the interactive space was often challenging, and required an intentional effort by nurses, particularly in acute care settings. The findings illustrate that nurses ensured the provision of necessary care even during a public health crisis, thereby enabling patient access to good quality care.ImpactNurse–patient relationships are important for effective, person‐centred care delivery. Despite the pandemic challenges, nurses managed to uphold their caring imperative and ensure quality care. Findings provide further insights on the importance of nurse–patient interaction in maintaining quality care. They inform models of nursing care delivery and strategies to support quality care during public health crises.
Annual Research Review: Emergence of problem gambling from childhood to emerging adulthood: a systematic review
Authors: Richard Jérémie , King Serena M. 
Published: November 2022

BackgroundThe risk for problematic gambling and associated high‐risk behaviors is elevated during adolescence and emerging adulthood. Activities with gambling‐like features and novel forms of gambling may place youth at an increased risk for problem gambling.Aim and methodThe aim of this review is to provide an overview of the association between both activities with gambling‐like features and novel gambling activities and problem gambling among youth while examining the role of psychopathology and cognitive processes. Six databases (PsychINFO, MEDLINE, PubMed, Social Work Abstracts, Technology Collection, and Scopus) were searched in November 2021 for peer‐reviewed articles investigating the association between the aforementioned variables among youth up to the age of 25 years. Risk of bias was assessed using the Observational Study Quality Evaluation.FindingsForty‐five articles were included in the review. Positive associations were observed between engagement in activities with gambling‐like features (e.g., video games, social casino games, loot boxes) and problem gambling. Increased involvement with novel forms of gambling (e.g., online sports betting, fantasy sports, and esports betting) were also associated with a greater risk for problematic gambling. Males reported higher rates of engagement in these activities and a greater risk of problem gambling than females. Impulsivity, risk taking, cognitive distortions, and specific emotional vulnerabilities were associated with an increased risk of problem gambling.ConclusionsDespite the need for additional longitudinal research controlling for relevant confounders, these findings underline how engagement in activities with gambling‐like features are relevant in the developmental trajectory toward problem gambling.
Validity and reliability of the Japanese version of the Nursing Performance Instrument
Authors: Sugimura Naotaka , Sato Miho , Sumi Naomi , Yano Rika 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAimWork performance of nurses is a critical aspect that concerns the safety of both nurses and patients, but also secondarily influences nurses' turnover due to serious fatigue and burnout. Monitoring nursing performance as well as fatigue is important for appropriate safety management of patients and nurses, and the development of a monitoring tool is essential. The Nursing Performance Instrument (NPI) can provide comprehensive and brief monitoring of nursing performance. This study aimed to verify the validity and reliability of a Japanese version of the NPI (NPI‐J).MethodsA cross‐sectional study was conducted on nurses who work in inpatient care across five Japanese hospitals. We considered appropriate factor numbers with parallel analysis and the Velicer's minimum average partial test. The construct validity was evaluated using exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and Pearson's correlation analysis. Cronbach's alpha was calculated for the internal consistency.ResultsA three‐factor model eventually showed acceptable fit indices in the CFA. Moreover, the correlation results among the three factors indicated discriminant validity comparable to the original NPI. The correlation results with acute fatigue, chronic fatigue, and burnout verified convergent validity. Internal consistency was insufficient.ConclusionThe NPI‐J demonstrated acceptable construct validity. This instrument can assess nurses' perceptions of their performance by measuring each item. Future work on the reliability of the sub‐concepts will require additional items or reliability testing based on generalizability theory and item response theory.
Liver‐directed drugs for transthyretin‐mediated amyloidosis
Authors: Brannagan Thomas H. , Berk John L. , Gillmore Julian D. , Maurer Mathew S. , Waddington‐Cruz Márcia , Fontana Marianna , Masri Ahmad , Obici Laura , Brambatti Michela , Baker Brenda F. , Hannan Lisa A. , Buchele Gustavo , Viney Nick J. , Coelho Teresa , Nativi‐Nicolau Jose 
Published: November 2022

AbstractTransthyretin‐mediated amyloidosis (ATTR) is a rare, under‐recognized, progressively debilitating, fatal disease caused by the aggregation and extracellular deposition of amyloid transthyretin (TTR) fibrils in multiple organs and tissues throughout the body. TTR is predominantly synthesized by the liver and normally circulates as a homotetramer, while misfolded monomers aggregate to form amyloid fibrils. One strategy to treat ATTR amyloidosis is to reduce the amount of TTR produced by the liver using drugs that directly target the TTR mRNA or gene. This narrative review focuses on how TTR gene silencing tools act to reduce TTR production, describing strategies for improved targeted delivery of these agents to hepatocytes where TTR is preferentially expressed. Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), termed RNA silencers, cause selective degradation of TTR mRNA, while a TTR gene editing tool reduces TTR expression by introducing nonsense mutations into the TTR gene. Two strategies to facilitate tissue‐specific delivery of these nucleic acid‐based drugs employ endogenous receptors expressed by hepatocytes. Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) that recruit apolipoprotein E support low‐density lipoprotein receptor‐mediated uptake of unconjugated siRNA and are now used for CRISPR gene editing tools. Additionally, conjugating N‐acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) moieties to ASOs or siRNAs facilitates receptor‐mediated uptake by the asialoglycoprotein receptor. In summary, ATTR is a progressive disease with various clinical manifestations due to TTR aggregation, deposition, and amyloid formation. Receptor‐targeted ligands (eg, GalNAc) and nanoparticle encapsulation (eg, LNPs) are technologies to deliver ASOs, siRNAs, and gene editing tools to hepatocytes, the primary location of TTR synthesis.
The efficacy and safety of the combination of photobiomodulation therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on androgenetic alopecia
Authors: Choi Mi Soo , Park Byung Cheol 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundPhotobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) appears to be safe and effective for hair loss. Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) also has a positive biological effect on hair re‐growth.ObjectivesWe evaluated the efficacy and safety of both PBMT and PEMF for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA).Materials and MethodsThis study was a 24‐week, randomized, double‐blind, sham device‐controlled trial. We recruited 80 subjects with androgenetic alopecia. The subjects got treatment every week for the 1st 12 weeks, every other week for the next 8 weeks. PBMT entails 15‐min therapy, and PEMF was carried out for 10 min.ResultsThe baseline hair density was 114.57 (±28.75)/cm2 and 113.31 (±30.07)/cm2 in both treatment and control groups. After 24 weeks of treatment, the mean hair density increased to 139.37 (±31.4)/cm2 in the treatment group but only to 119.78 (±31.92)/cm2 in the control group. The difference between two groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Based on the global assessment of independent experts, the score was 0.41 (±0.62) in the treatment group and 0.07 (±0.45) in the control group. Only very mild erythema or irritation was reported, and no serious adverse reactions were reported.ConclusionsA combination of PBMT and PEMF is a valid and safe treatment option for AGA.
Why do leaders engage in destructive behaviours? The role of leaders’ working environment and stress
Authors: Tafvelin Susanne , Lundmark Robert , von Thiele Schwarz Ulrica , Stenling Andreas 
Published: November 2022

AbstractComplementing previous research on antecedents of destructive leadership, we examined the role of work stressors in the emergence of active and passive destructive leadership behaviours. Building on conservation of resources theory, we examined direct and indirect relations between leaders’ perceptions of workload, role ambiguity and intragroup conflict on ratings of their own destructive leadership, as well as mediating paths through perceived stress. We used a two‐wave survey design consisting of a random sample of 1311 managers. Structural equation modelling revealed that work stressors were only related to passive forms of destructive leadership, whereas personality was related to both active and passive forms of destructive leadership. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Optimization of different application methods of multi‐facial bacterial and fungal antagonists against sheath blight pathogen of rice, Rhizoctonia solani AG1‐IA
Authors: Haque Ziaul , Khan Mujeebur Rahman 
Published: November 2022

AbstractRelative effectiveness of seven different application methods of five native bacterial and fungal biocontrol agents (BCAs) and one fungicide (azoxystrobin) was evaluated against Rhizoctonia solani, under pot and field conditions on rice cultivar Pusa Sugandha‐5. Plants grown in pots infected with R. solani suffered a 30%–49% decrease in plant growth and yield of grain. However, treatment with BCAs reduced the adverse effect of the pathogen but significantly varied with the treatment schemes. Amongst the treatments, soil application (SA) at 20 + 40 days after planting (DAP) followed by foliar application (FA) at 60 DAP was recorded as most efficacious, and reduced the severity of disease by 42–68%, resulting in a 21–36% plant growth promotion and yield enhancement. Treatment comprising SA 20 + FA 40 DAP was next in effectiveness but statistically equal to seed priming (SP) + SA 40 DAP of treatment. Amongst the BCAs, Pseudomonas putida was shown to be the most efficient, trailed by Trichoderma harzianum, P. fluorescens, T. viride and Bacillus subtilis. Field trials under naturally infested fields have also validated the effectiveness of P. putida. The SA 20 + 40 + FA 60 DAP with P. putida and T. harzianum were found quite effective and decreased the disease severity and incidence (40–81%), and improved the grain yield (42–72%). Relatively lower ShB control was recorded with SA 20 + FA 60 DAP, however, it was statistically at par with SA 20 DAP treatment and equal to SA 20 + FA 40 DAP.
Impaired autophagy flux by lncRNA NEAT1 is critical for inflammation factors production in human periodontal ligament stem cells with nicotine treatment
Authors: Zhang Taotao , Yang Kuan , Chen Yujiang , Jiang Yuran , Zhou Zhifei , Liu Jiajia , Du Yang , Wang Lulu , Han Xinxin , Wu Xingan , Wang Xiaojing 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesPeriodontitis is the top reason for tooth loss, and smoking significantly increases severe periodontitis risk. Defective autophagy has been reported to play a vital role in periodontitis. This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between autophagy and inflammation factors production in nicotine‐treated periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) and the underlying mechanism.MethodsIn this study, transmission electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and the mCherry‐GFP‐LC3 plasmid were used to study autophagy flux. The gene levels of inflammation factors and long noncoding RNA nuclear paraspeckle assembly transcript 1 (lncRNA NEAT1) were detected by quantitative real‐time PCR (qRT‐PCR). Western blot was performed to assess the protein levels of autophagic markers and α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR).ResultsWe found that nicotine impaired autophagosome‐lysosome fusion and lysosome functions to block autophagy flux, contributing to inflammatory factors production in nicotine‐treated PDLSCs. Moreover, nicotine upregulated NEAT1 by activating α7nAChR. NEAT1 decreased autophagy flux by downregulating syntaxin 17 (STX17).ConclusionOur data indicate that NEAT1‐decreased autophagy flux is pivotal for inflammation factors production in nicotine‐treated PDLSCs.
Dirt cheap: an experimental test of controls on resource exchange in an ectomycorrhizal symbiosis
Authors: Horning Amber L. , Koury Stephanie S. , Meachum Mariah , Kuehn Kevin A. , Hoeksema Jason D. 
Published: November 2022

Summary

To distinguish among hypotheses on the importance of resource‐exchange ratios in outcomes of mutualisms, we measured resource (carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P)) transfers and their ratios, between Pinus taeda seedlings and two ectomycorrhizal (EM) fungal species, Rhizopogon roseolus and Pisolithus arhizus in a laboratory experiment.

We evaluated how ambient light affected those resource fluxes and ratios over three time periods (10, 20, and 30 wk) and the consequences for plant and fungal biomass accrual, in environmental chambers.

Our results suggest that light availability is an important factor driving absolute fluxes of N, P, and C, but not exchange ratios, although its effects vary among EM fungal species. Declines in N : C and P : C exchange ratios over time, as soil nutrient availability likely declined, were consistent with predictions of biological market models. Absolute transfer of P was an important predictor of both plant and fungal biomass, consistent with the excess resource‐exchange hypothesis, and N transfer to plants was positively associated with fungal biomass.

Altogether, light effects on resource fluxes indicated mixed support for various theoretical frameworks, while results on biomass accrual better supported the excess resource‐exchange hypothesis, although among‐species variability is in need of further characterization.
Assessing community response to wildfire smoke: A multimethod study using social media
Authors: Postma Julie Marie , Marko Tara , Meyer Marissa , DeNike Abigail , Thomas Jennifer , Walden Von , Butterfield Patricia 
Published: November 2022

AbstractObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to assess health‐related responses to wildfire smoke on social media. We examined whether seasonal wildfire smoke is an active topic on Twitter, the correlation between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and Twitter search terms, and dimensions of community‐level expression to wildfire smoke through tweets.DesignSearch terms were identified using a conceptual model developed and refined by healthcare providers and public health experts. Wildfire‐related tweets were downloaded from Twitter users in Spokane, Washington during the 2017 and 2018 wildfire seasons. PM2.5 data were correlated with the search terms. A subset of tweets was deductively and then inductively coded to identify perceptions and behavioral responses to wildfire smoke.ResultsSeasonal wildfire smoke is an active topic on Twitter. The term “smoke” was strongly correlated with poor air quality and “unhealthy” was moderately correlated. Deductive analyses revealed a multidimensional response to wildfire smoke. Inductive analysis identified new areas of concern, such as pet and animal health.ConclusionsSocial media is a lens through which public health professionals can assess and respond to local community needs. Findings will be used to broaden the conceptual model, enhance ongoing surveillance of community‐identified health risks, and communicate protective actions.