Analyzing who is relevant to engage in environmental decision-making processes by interests, influence and impact: The 3i framework.

Outcomes in participatory environmental processes are strongly affected by choices about who is engaged. Inclusive engagement diversifies the range of interests and perspectives represented, including those from vulnerable and marginalized groups, ultimately contributing to more socially and environmentally sustainable and equitable outcomes. However, existing "stakeholder analysis" methods often bias participant identification away from disenfranchised groups with limited pre-existing interest or influence, instead favoring the most easily accessed and influential stakeholders.

COVID-19 drive-through mass vaccination in Northwest Louisiana.

Background: Vaccinating susceptible populations quickly and safely is vital during a pandemic. Mass vaccination programs using a drive-through method have been shown to reach large numbers of people efficiently during vaccine campaigns.

Methods: We performed a quantitative, cross-sectional study analyzing data collected by the COVID-19 mass vaccination program conducted by Louisiana State University Health Shreveport (LSUSH).

Validating military culture: The factor analysis of a military-related adaptation of acculturation in veterans.

Differences between military and civilian culture can impact a veteran's ability to effectively navigate the transition to the civilian setting after separating from military service. However, systems providing psychological services to veterans lack reliable and valid methods of identifying the extent to which the dissonance between military and civilian cultures is associated with postseparation adjustment (e.g.

Health inequities in unscheduled healthcare for children with intellectual disabilities in Ireland: a study protocol.

Health inequities for children with intellectual disabilities  are prevalent within different health systems, and children with intellectual disabilites  have shorter life expectancies than the general population, higher mortality rates before the age of 17 and have a greater risk of potentially preventable hospitalisations. A health systems approach to research in this area provides a useful means through which research can inform policy and practice to ensure people with intellectual disabilities receive equitable healthcare; however, there is a paucity of evidence regarding how to address differences that have been described in the literature to date. The overall aim of this research is to establish the extent of health inequities for children with intellectual disabilities  in Ireland compared to children without intellectual disabilities with respect to their utilisation of primary care and rates of hospitalisation, and to gain a better understanding of what influences utilisation of primary care and emergency department services in this population.

Food fraud and the perceived integrity of European food imports into China.

Background/aims: Persistent incidents of food fraud in China have resulted in low levels of consumer trust in the authenticity and safety of food that is domestically produced. We examined the relationship between the concerns of Chinese consumers regarding food fraud, and the role that demonstrating authenticity may play in relieving those concerns.

Methods: A two-stage mixed method design research design was adopted.

Phylogeny of the most species-rich freshwater bivalve family (Bivalvia: Unionida: Unionidae): Defining modern subfamilies and tribes.

Freshwater mussels of the order Unionida are key elements of freshwater habitats and are responsible for important ecological functions and services. Unfortunately, these bivalves are among the most threatened freshwater taxa in the world. However, conservation planning and management are hindered by taxonomic problems and a lack of detailed ecological data.

STILL FEBRILE - A RARE CAUSE OF JOINT PAIN.

A 35-year-old woman presented to our emergency department complaining of arthralgia, rash, fevers, and muscle weakness for the past year. These symptoms initially began as unilateral upper lip swelling, which then progressed to a facial rash and orbital swelling over two weeks with associated fevers, which eventually subsided. The patient then began having fluctuating arthralgia and muscle weakness with associated rash and subjective fevers.

Critical review of methods for risk ranking of food-related hazards, based on risks for human health.

This study aimed to critically review methods for ranking risks related to food safety and dietary hazards on the basis of their anticipated human health impacts. A literature review was performed to identify and characterize methods for risk ranking from the fields of food, environmental science and socio-economic sciences. The review used a predefined search protocol, and covered the bibliographic databases Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Web of Sciences, and PubMed over the period 1993-2013.

A comparative study of a happiness intervention in medical-surgical nurses.

An intervention study evaluating the impact of journaling on nurse happiness was conducted with 91 medical-surgical nurses. No differences in general happiness, percentage of time happy, and gratitude were detected among groups although journaling was qualitatively described as meaningful.

Anti-lymphangiogenic properties of mTOR inhibitors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma experimental models.

Background: Tumor dissemination to cervical lymph nodes via lymphatics represents the first step in the metastasis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and is the most significant predictor of tumor recurrence decreasing survival by 50%. The lymphatic suppressing properties of mTOR inhibitors are not yet well understood.

Methods: Lymphatic inhibiting effects of rapamycin were evaluated in vitro using two lymphatic endothelial cell (LEC) lines.

Phylogeny of the gudgeons (Teleostei: Cyprinidae: Gobioninae).

The members of the cyprinid subfamily Gobioninae, commonly called gudgeons, form one of the most well-established assemblages in the family Cyprinidae. The subfamily is a species-rich group of fishes, these fishes display diverse life histories, appearances, and behavior. The phylogenetic relationships of Gobioninae are examined using sequence data from four loci: cytochrome b, cytochrome c oxidase I, opsin, and recombination activating gene 1.

Phylogenetic analysis of spring virema of carp virus reveals distinct subgroups with common origins for recent isolates in North America and the UK.

Genetic relationships between 35 spring viremia of carp virus (SVCV) genogroup Ia isolates were determined based on the nucleotide sequences of the phosphoprotein (P) gene and glycoprotein (G) genes. Phylogenetic analysis based on P gene sequences revealed 2 distinct subgroups within SVCV genogroup Ia, designated SVCV Iai and Iaii, and suggests at least 2 independent introductions of the virus into the USA in 2002. Combined P- and G-sequence data support the emergence of SVCV in Illinois, USA, and in Lake Ontario, Canada, from the initial outbreak in Wisconsin, USA, and demonstrate a close genetic link to viruses isolated during routine import checks on fish brought into the UK from Asia.

Mitochondrial multiplex real-time PCR as a source tracking method in fecal-contaminated effluents.

Multiplex real-time PCR amplifying fecal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) combined with rapid, crude DNA preparations are promising additions to surface water source tracking methods. Amplification of eukaryotic mitochondrial DNA identifies the fecal source directly and can be used in conjunction with other intestinal microbial methods to characterize effluents. Species-specific primers and dual-labeled probes for human, swine, and bovine NADH dehydrogenase subunit 5 (ND5) genes were created for multiplex real-time PCR in feces and effluent slurries.

Role of an oxidative stress in the macrophage dysfunction caused by erythrophagocytosis.

A phagocytic challenge with immunoglobulin G (IgG)-coated erythrocytes (EIgGs) has been shown to cause a subsequent depression of macrophage respiratory burst capacity and phagocytic function. The present study evaluated the hypothesis that this macrophage dysfunction is caused by an oxidative stress. An oxidative stress induced by ferric ammonium citrate (FAC) plus cumene hydroperoxide (CHP) caused a depression of macrophage function that was attenuated by antioxidants and iron chelators.

A phagocytic challenge with IgG-coated erythrocytes depresses macrophage respiratory burst and phagocytic function by different mechanisms.

A phagocytic challenge with IgG-coated erythrocytes (EIgG) previously has been shown to cause impaired macrophage respiratory burst capacity and FcgammaR-mediated phagocytic function. Because both the respiratory burst and FcgammaR-mediated phagocytosis are dependent on the release of arachidonate (AA), we evaluated the effects of impaired AA release on the depression of macrophage function caused by a phagocytic challenge. Challenge with EIgG caused a depression of A23187-stimulated AA release that was associated with impaired phorbol myristate acetate (PMA)-stimulated H2O2 production and FcgammaR-mediated phagocytic function.

Lysosomotropic agents ameliorate macrophage dysfunction following the phagocytosis of IgG-coated erythrocytes: a role for lipid peroxidation.

Phagocytosis of IgG-coated erythrocytes (EIgG) can depress several macrophage functions. Our previous studies have suggested that this macrophage dysfunction may be due to an oxidative stress caused by the interaction of hemoglobin-derived iron with superoxide and/or hydrogen peroxide. Since lysosomotropic agents are capable of altering iron handling by macrophages, the present study evaluated the ability of these agents to prevent the macrophage dysfunction and lipid peroxidation caused by a phagocytic challenge with EIgG.

Macrophage dysfunction following the phagocytosis of IgG-coated erythrocytes: production of lipid peroxidation products.

The phagocytosis of erythrocytes may contribute to the increased susceptibility to life-threatening infections in patients with burn injury, sickle cell anemia, and malaria. The phagocytosis of immunoglobulin G-coated erythrocytes (EIgG) is followed by a transient depression of several macrophage functions including phagocytosis, respiratory burst capacity, and killing of bacteria. The present study suggests the possibility that after erythrophagocytosis hemoglobin-derived iron conspires with reactive oxygen products of the macrophage respiratory burst to cause oxidant damage to the phagocyte.