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Association between porpoise presence and fish choruses: implications for feeding strategies and ecosystem‐based conservation of the East Asian finless porpoise
Authors: CHENG Zhaolong , LI Yongtao , PINE Matthew Keith , ZUO Tao , NIU Mingxiang , WANG Jun 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe associations between feeding activities and environmental variables inform animal feeding tactics that maximize energetic gains by minimizing energy costs while maximizing feeding success. Relevant studies in aquatic animals, particularly marine mammals, are scarce due to difficulties in the observation of feeding behaviors in aquatic environments. This data scarcity concurrently hinders ecosystem‐based fishery management in the context of small toothed‐cetacean conservation. In the present study, a passive acoustic monitoring station was deployed in an East Asian finless porpoise habitat in Laizhou Bay to investigate potential relationships between East Asian finless porpoises and their prey. The data revealed that porpoises were acoustically present nearly every day during the survey period. Porpoise detection rates differed between spring and autumn in concert with activities of fish choruses. During spring, fish choruses were present throughout the afternoon, and this was the time when porpoise vocalizations were the most frequently detected. During autumn, when fish choruses were absent, porpoise detection rates decreased, and diurnal patterns were not detected. The close association between fish choruses and finless porpoise activities implies an “eavesdropping” feeding strategy to maximize energetic gains, similar to other toothed cetaceans that are known to engage similar feeding strategies. Underwater noise pollution, particularly those masking fish choruses, could interrupt finless porpoises’ feeding success. Fisheries competing soniferous fishes with finless porpoise could impact finless porpoise viability through ecosystem disruption, in addition to fishing gear entanglement.
Antifertility effects of levonorgestrel, quinestrol, and their mixture (EP‐1) on plateau zokor in the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau
Authors: KANG Yukun , TAN Yuchen , WANG Chan , YAO Baohui , AN Kang , LIU Ming , SU Junhu 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe plateau zokor (Eospalax baileyi) is a key species in the Qinghai−Tibetan Plateau ecosystem, and fertility control could be an ideal approach to manage populations of this subterranean species. In this laboratory study, we explored the effects of the mixture of levonorgestrel and quinestrol (EP‐1, 1:2), quinestrol (E), and levonorgestrel (P) on the reproductive status of plateau zokors. Groups of 5 animals of each sex were treated with different concentrations of EP‐1 (1, 5, and 10 mg/kg), E (0.33, 3.3, and 6.6 mg/kg), and P (0.67, 3.35, and 6.7 mg/kg) by oral gavage over 7 successive days and killed on day 15. Body mass reduction was observed in the EP‐1 and E groups. EP‐1 and E significantly reduced the weight of testis and epididymis at 10 and 3.3 mg/kg, respectively. Sperm count and motility were significantly reduced by 5 mg/kg EP‐1 and 0.33 mg/kg E. The levels of serum testosterone, estradiol, luteinizing hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone were significantly reduced by 5 mg/kg EP‐1 and 3.3 mg/kg E. EP‐1 and E significantly increased the uterine and ovarian weights at 10 and 3.3 mg/kg, respectively. In the plateau zokors, treatment with P had no influence on the reproductive status. These data demonstrate that EP‐1 and E have an inhibitory effect on a range of reproductive parameters in the plateau zokors. Further assessment is required to determine the effects on breeding and recruitment in enclosure or field experiments.
The Intersecting Identities of Chinese Urban Middle‐Class Women: Stories from Two Popular TV Shows
Authors: Hou Xiaoshuo 
Published: March 2022

AbstractPopular media often reflect and guide major trends and discourses in a society. This article analyzes two popular Chinese TV shows. One is a TV drama series aired in 2020, and the other is a reality show broadcast in 2021. Both programs showcase the intersecting identities of Chinese urban middle‐class women and their challenges in balancing marriage and individual identity, work and life. While marriage is still a strong institution in China, especially in the eyes of the older generations and the Chinese state, the new generation of urban middle‐class women is increasingly unsatisfied with the constraints and gender inequality imposed by marriage. These women have made progress in some areas due to the privileges of their class, but they still struggle to balance the expectations of their different social roles.
Visible Women in Chinese Feminist Movies
Authors: Tang Qing 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe past decades have witnessed the birth and growth of feminist movies in China since the Second Enlightenment following China’s reform and opening up. While a movie, like other forms of art, mirrors its times and cultural milieu, the female characters reflect specific groups of women living in specific contexts. Focusing on the works of three representative female directors born in the 1930s, 1950s, and 1970s, this article illustrates the development of China’s feminist movies by analyzing the themes they highlight and decoding the underlying similarities of their female characters as they are shaped by Chinese culture.
The Dao of Oshin
Authors: Gan Xia , Wang Zhihe , Yu Lan , Hu Rong 
Published: March 2022

AbstractTV soap operas are disdained by the elite class in modern society, but some of them are much welcomed by ordinary people. Oshin, a 1983 Japanese serialized morning television drama, captivated both audiences. This series reflects both social transformation and prevailing norms. It also actively participates in the creation of a new social atmosphere and a new concept of womanhood. The characterization of the central heroes and heroines in this series convey the writer’s ideals and anticipation. Through her actions and her demeanor, the eponymous Oshin opens up a new path toward emancipation and a new image of women. To some extent, she shapes her world and that of others. The emergence of thousands of businesswomen has both echoed and responded to this popular, rags‐to‐riches story. This explains why Oshin has met worldwide acclaim. Oshin bravely pursues her personal independence, freedom, and happiness, but she also cares about others and always puts others first. She fights against patriarchy, but she respects men and treats them as partners rather than rivals. She is the integration of Western and Eastern culture and a fruit of the Second Enlightenment. She catches the essence of dao, whose wisdom lies in synthesizing and harmonizing seeming opposites in order to resolve predicaments and move forward. As we face an increasingly severe ecological crisis, such wisdom is urgently needed.
Representing Women Entrepreneurs in Tamil Movies
Authors: Arumugam Thangaraja , Sethu S. , Kalyani V. , Shahul Hameed S. , Divakar P. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractWomen’s entrepreneurship is one of the most evocative terms used in this century. Women have achieved sustained progress in all domains. Nourishing a business as an entrepreneur is a critical activity, which means we need to understand the role of women in developing businesses. Movies about the struggles of female entrepreneurs can help provide that understanding. This article discusses women entrepreneurs in Tamil‐speaking regions of India. Three Tamil movies that center on women’s entrepreneurship are chosen: 36 Vayadhinile (2015), KaatrinMozhi (2018), and Miss India (2020). One question that drives the action in the first of these films is what sets limits on women’s ambitions. Kaatrin Mozhi is about a woman driven by the desire to work as a radio host while maintaining her family life. In Miss India, the protagonist aims even higher. She hopes to create a corporate empire. These three movies portray different dimensions of women’s entrepreneurship and the struggles women face in establishing businesses. The movies reflect real situations. This article reveals the mounting evidence of consistent achievement by women entrepreneurs in Tamil society.
The Portrayal of Women in Popular Punjabi Music
Authors: Nancy  
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe Punjabi music industry, which generates an annual revenue of around ₹7 billion, is the largest independent music industry in India. Popular Punjabi songs produced for entertainment are also ideological constructs. They represent, reproduce, and reinforce gender disparities and foster the internalization of longstanding male hegemonic cultural beliefs. This article studies the lyrics and visual imagery of 10 popular Punjabi songs. The analysis of selected songs offers significant insights into gender power relations and identity construction in a patriarchal Punjabi society.
Negotiating Gendered Spaces and Contextualizing the Female Body: Reading Indian Films
Authors: Swamy D Premila 
Published: March 2022

AbstractIndian films, both mainstream Hindi and those in regional languages, have successfully portrayed the everyday sociopolitical and cultural maps of Indian life. No doubt, contemporary filmmakers have experimented with forms and techniques and have also given enough space to address gender issues to provide empowerment. Recent films like Ki and Ka (2016) and The Great Indian Kitchen (2021) have used visual media to represent varied dimensions of gender performances, to negotiate gendered spaces, and to ask pertinent questions about women’s bodies. Using the cinematic narrative, I explore deep‐rooted marriage‐and‐family structures that are layered within the patriarchal psyche that limits women’s freedom and sexuality. Through analysis, I explore how these films subvert and negotiate “naturalized” gender dictums and allow us to reorient our thoughts on gender.
Portraying Women in Advertisements: An Analogy Between Past and Present
Authors: Arumugam Thangaraja , Latha Lavanya B. , Karthik Vignesh , Velusamy Kalyani , Kommuri Uday Kiran , Panneerselvam Divakar 
Published: March 2022

AbstractAdvertising in India from the 1980s until very recently has portrayed women as having sole responsibility for housework, even when they are employed. Women have been expected to live with restrictions imposed by men. In the last decade, the culture has begun to acknowledge women’s rights in limited ways, in part because of rising living standards. As a result, some cutting‐edge advertisements have begun to present a wider range of roles available to women. This article examines 10 Indian TV commercials and their relation to cultural attitudes about women and their role in society. The new advertisements recognize the need for gender equality, although they still express that ideal in relatively conservative terms.
Peri‐operative care of elective adult surgical patients with a learning disability
Authors: King T. A. , Duffy J. 
Published: March 2022

SummaryPeople with a learning disability can experience significant problems in accessing healthcare and this may be partly reflected in worse health outcomes compared with the general population, including a shorter life expectancy. The Equality Act (2010) requires that organisations and individuals make changes to the way services are provided for all disabled people to mitigate, as far as possible, any disadvantage they may face in accessing these services. These changes are termed ‘reasonable adjustments’. This article describes the reasonable adjustments that can be made to facilitate the admission of an adult surgical patient with a learning disability, and therefore reduce health inequality. Each stage of a patient's journey through the hospital needs to be anticipated and planned for. Many of these changes are not only applicable to the wider care of people with a learning disability, but also to any person who lacks capacity and who is struggling to access healthcare. Key recommendations include the development of assessment tools, pathways and policies specific to the learning disabled patient; identification of key personnel including a learning disability lead, an acute liaison learning disability nurse, pre‐assessment and operating theatre personnel and ward learning disability champions; regular multidisciplinary team meetings for planning and best interest assessments; and establishing an electronic alert on the patient administration system to identify learning disabled patients. The anaesthetist, operating theatre and learning disability teams play a pivotal role in ensuring individualised admission plans are made for patients with a learning disability to reduce these healthcare inequalities and improve peri‐operative care.
Multi‐stage screening cell‐free seminal mRNAs to diagnose completion of meiosis and predict testicular sperm retrieval in men with non‐obstructive azoospermia
Authors: Dai Yuwan , Kong Xiangbin , Yao Chencheng , Xiong Chengliang , Li Zheng , Li Honggang 
Published: March 2022

AbstractBackgroundDifferential diagnosis of men with subtypes of non‐obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is important for their treatment. Many genes are transcripted during meiosis. We hypothesized that some of these genes can be detected in cell‐free seminal message RNA (mRNAs) (cfs‐mRNA) and be developed as non‐invasive biomarkers for diagnosing NOA subtypes.ObjectiveTo screen cfs‐mRNA to diagnose the completion of meiosis and predict successful sperm retrieval (SR) in men with NOA.Materials and methodsNOA patients who visited our institutes from September 2018 to December 2020 for testicular histopathological diagnosis (n = 109) or testicular SR (n = 92) were screened for participation in the study. Microarray and real‐time quantitative polymerase chain reaction were used in five stages to obtain candidate cfs‐mRNAs for comparisons between patients with early maturation arrest (eMA, meiosis not completed) and late MA or hypospermatogenesis (meiosis completed) and between NOA patients with successful SR and SR failure.ResultsTwelve cfs‐mRNAs were selected based on this comparison between men with eMA and hypospermatogenesis and their gene expression and function information. Of these, AKAP1, BOLL, TCP11 and SETX predominantly derived from testes and germ cells were proposed as candidate cfs‐mRNAs. Further quantification in men with NOA demonstrated significantly higher levels of BOLL cfs‐mRNA (p < 0.0001) in men with late MA or hypospermatogenesis (n = 23), compared with men with eMA (n = 51); and significantly higher levels (p < 0.0001) in patients with successful SR (n = 44) when compared with patients with SR failure (n = 37). Interestingly, with a similar cutoff value, BOLL cfs‐mRNA showed high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing late MA and hypospermatogenesis (>404 copies/ml) and predicting successful SR (>415 copies/ml). Correlation of BOLL mRNA levels was observed in paired semen and testicular tissues.Discussion and conclusionsWe propose that BOLL cfs‐mRNA is a promising non‐invasive marker for diagnosing the completion of meiosis and predicting successful testicular SR in men with NOA.
Left ventricular septal pacing versus left bundle branch pacing in the treatment of atrioventricular block
Authors: Zhou Yu , Wang Jinfeng , Wei Youquan , Zhang Wenbo , Yang Yuwen , Rui Shibao , Ju Changlin 
Published: March 2022

AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and clinical response of LVSP as an alternative to LBBP.MethodsThis was a retrospective study of pacemaker implantation, and 46 consecutive patients with pacemaker implantation were enrolled in the study. The patients were divided into the LBBP and LVSP groups. Electrocardiogram characteristics, pacing parameters, cardiac function, and safety events were assessed during implantation and 12‐month follow‐up.ResultsThe procedure time was significantly increased in the LBBP group compared with the LVSP group (53.52 ± 14.39 min vs. 38.13 ± 11.52 min, respectively, p = .000). The pacing QRS duration (PQRSD) decreased by 14.09 ± 41.80 ms in the LBBP group and increased by 9.70 ± 29.60 ms in the LVSP group (p = .031). Furthermore, the left ventricle activation time (LVAT) was shorter in the LBBP group than in the LVSP group (48.70 ± 13.67 ms vs. 58.70 ± 13.67 ms, p = .032). During the 12‐month follow‐up, pacing thresholds remained low and stable, and there was no significant decrease in cardiac function. No adverse event was observed during the follow‐up period.ConclusionsBoth LBBP and LVSP are safe and feasible methods. LVSP is a good option when multichannel electrophysiological instruments are not available and when the time available for the procedure is limited.
Distress, loneliness, and mental health during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Test of the extension of the Evolutionary Theory of Loneliness
Authors: Keller Franziska Maria , Derksen Christina , Kötting Lukas , Dahmen Alina , Lippke Sonia 
Published: March 2022

AbstractCOVID‐19 restrictions such as lockdowns or quarantines may increase the risk for social isolation and perceived loneliness. The mechanisms can be modeled by Cacioppo's Evolutionary Theory of Loneliness (ETL), which predicts that a lack of perceived social connectedness may lead, in the long‐term, to mental and physical health consequences. However, the association between COVID‐19 pandemic distress, mental health, and loneliness is not sufficiently understood. The present longitudinal study examined the relationship between distress and depression, and the mediating effects of anxiety and loneliness in a German rehabilitation sample (N = 403) at two timepoints (≤6 weeks pre‐rehabilitation; ≥12 weeks post‐rehabilitation; mean time between T1 and T2 was  52 days). Change scores between T1 and T2 were examined for the variables COVID‐19 Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI), anxiety, loneliness, and depression. The results of the serial mediation analysis indicated that anxiety and loneliness were able to explain the relationship between distress and depression with 42% of variance in depression accounted for. Findings extend research on the relationship between COVID‐19 and mental health by considering anxiety and loneliness as sustaining factors of depressive symptoms, thus, successfully applying the ETL. Results stress the necessity to consider anxiety and loneliness in the treatment or prevention of depression.
On the information contents of indirect citations
Authors: Chung Kim‐Sau , Liang Meng‐Yu , Lo Melody 
Published: March 2022

AbstractCitation indices, originally designed to measure influence, in practice are often repurposed by administrators and funding agencies as proxies for quality. Suppose there are more researchers in the mainstream than in the fringe, and it takes a higher quality to have the same influence across groups than within groups. Then, controlling for quality, a mainstream researcher may receive more citations than a fringe researcher. To correct for this mainstream bias, a citation index may need to be increasing in direct citations but decreasing in indirect citations.
Supporting collaborative relationships between parents and non‐relative foster parents
Authors: Spielfogel Jill E. , Leathers Sonya J. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractDespite policy recommendations that foster parents form positive relationships with the parents of children in their care, this is difficult to achieve in actual practice. This study examined relationships between foster parents and parents in a sample of 13 triads of parents, foster parents and caseworkers of children ages 5–13 living in non‐relative foster homes with a goal of reunification (N = 38). Findings highlighted the evolution of relationships over time and the important role of caseworkers in supporting communication between parents and foster parents. Findings also suggest that parents often felt judged and lacked control regarding decision‐making and contact. Casework practice was typically not proactive in creating or supporting better relationships and gave foster parents the choice to communicate with parents only if they wanted to. The first meeting between parents and foster parents was critical for establishing the basis for a relationship, but often lacked structure and clear expectations. When foster parents took the initiative to form collaborative relationships, relationships were often positive, and parents were mutually supportive to one another.
Predictors of no, low and frequent emergency department use for any medical reason among patients with cannabis‐related disorders attending Quebec (Canada) addiction treatment centres
Authors: Fleury Marie‐Josée , Grenier Guy , Cao Zhirong , Huỳnh Christophe 
Published: March 2022

AbstractIntroductionPatients with substance‐related disorders and mental disorders (MD) contribute substantially to emergency department (ED) overcrowding. Few studies have identified predictors of ED use integrating service use correlates, particularly among patients with cannabis‐related disorders (CRD). This study compared predictors of low (1–2 visits/year) or frequent (3+ visits/year) ED use with no ED use for a cohort of 9836 patients with CRD registered at Quebec (Canada) addiction treatment centres in 2012–2013.MethodsThis longitudinal study used multinomial logistic regression to evaluate clinical, sociodemographic and service use variables from various databases as predictors of the frequency of ED use for any medical reason in 2015–2016 among patients with CRD.ResultsCompared to non‐ED users with CRD, frequent ED users included more women, rural residents, patients with serious MD and chronic CRD, dropouts from programs in addiction treatment centres and with less continuity of physician care. Compared with non‐users, low ED users had more common MD and there more workers than students.Discussion and ConclusionsMultimorbidity, including MD, chronic physical illnesses and other substance‐related disorders than CRD, predicted more ED use and explained frequent use of outpatient services and prior specialised acute care, as did being 12–29 years, after controlling for all other covariates. Better continuity of physician care and reinforcement of programs like assertive community or integrated treatment, and chronic primary care models may protect against frequent ED use. Strategies like screening, brief intervention and treatment referral, including motivational therapy for preventing treatment dropout may also be expanded to decrease ED use.