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Hyperactive-impulsive behavior does not moderate the association between executive function and physical activity in preschoolers
Abstract Experimental research suggests a positive association between executive function (EF) and physical activity (PA). Observational research examining PA in everyday life does not consistently support this positive association, with findings yielding negative or no associations. Hyperactive-impulsive behavior could act as a possible moderator, explaining inconsistent findings. In this observational study, we examined the relation between EF and everyday PA as well as hyperactive-impulsive behavior as a potential moderator in a sample of 68 German preschoolers (3–5 yrs). As performance-based measured of EF and PA, participants performed a computerized EF test battery in two sessions and wore an accelerometer for 7 days. Parental questionnaires of EF, PA, and hyperactive-impulsive behavior were further implemented. Accelerometer-assessed moderate-to-vigorous PA was negatively related to EF performance, and hyperactive-impulsive behavior did not moderate this association. Neither time spent in any other PA intensity nor parental PA reports were related to EF. The present study represents the first study to investigate if hyperactive-impulsive behavior moderates the association between everyday PA and preschoolers’ EF. Thus, the findings yield new insight into the relation between PA in everyday life and preschoolers’ EF, as the unexpected negative relation could not be explained through hyperactive-impulsive behavior.
Changes in the annual cycle of surface air temperature over China in the 21st century simulated by CMIP6 models
Vaccination rate and symptoms of long COVID among dental teams in Germany
Abstract Although COVID-19 is no longer a global public health threat, its consequences persist, with long COVID affecting at least 10% of patients and manifesting in various organ systems. National and international health agencies promoted vaccination to enhance population immunity, prioritizing healthcare personnel due to their high occupational risk. In a previous study, we found that the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission among dental teams in Germany was not higher than in the general population. This follow-up investigation aims to assess the vaccination status and the prevalence and severity of long COVID symptoms among dental teams in Germany. As part of a follow-up investigation involving the original cohort, 267 team members from 186 German dental practices previously included in the initial study completed an online questionnaire. The questionnaire covered three topics: (1) vaccination status, (2) confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis, and (3) self-reported long COVID symptoms. One hundred and seventy-two dentists (64.4%), 74 dental assistants (27.7%) and 21 dental hygienists (7.9%) completed the questionnaire. In total, 245 participants (91.8%) were at least once vaccinated. A COVID-19 infection after January 1st 2021 was reported by 146 (54.7%) participants, of which 33 participants (22.6%) suffered from long COVID symptoms. Our results showed lower vaccination rates among dental auxiliary personnel compared to dentists (95.9% vs. 84.2%). Individuals with long COVID symptoms were more often dental assistants (48.5% vs. 29.2%) or dental hygienists (15.2% vs. 8.0%) than dentists (36.4% vs. 62.8%) compared to the group not reporting long COVID symptoms (p = 0.025). In addition, it is unlikely that dental healthcare personnel are more prone to experiencing more severe symptoms compared to the general population. Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 is likely to help against symptoms of long COVID.
The mediating role of resilience in job satisfaction and burnout among Chinese plateau military personnel
Forward-thinking frequency management in islanded marine microgrid utilizing heterogeneous source of generation and nonlinear control assisted by energy storage integration
Development of a PBPK model of psilocybin/psilocin from Psilocybe cubensis (magic mushroom) in mice, rats, and humans
Biochar-mediated remediation of nickel and copper improved nutrient availability and physiological performance of dill plants
Trends in infective endocarditis over two decades in a Thai tertiary care setting
Serum metabolomics to identify molecular subtypes and predict XELOX efficacy in colorectal cancer
Environmental conditions modulate hermaphroditic pathways in Salpa thompsoni near the Western Antarctic Peninsula
Eight out of every twenty-five married women have an unmet need for family planning in Meyu Muluke District, Eastern Ethiopia
Genome-wide association analysis reveals insights into the genetic architecture of mesenteric torsion in pigs
Exploring the mechanism of bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cell exosomes in respiratory syncytial virus infection based on miRNA sequencing
Unlocking the potential of the terrestrial gastropod species Zootecus insularis as a climate archive for arid regions
The combined effect of decreased stomatal density and aperture increases water use efficiency in maize
Abstract Stomata play a crucial role in balancing carbon dioxide uptake and water vapor loss, thereby regulating plant water use efficiency (WUE). Enhancing WUE is important for sustainable agriculture and food security, particularly for crops such as maize (Zea mays L.), as climate change and growing global food demand exacerbate limitations on water availability. Genetic factors controlling stomatal density and levels of the plant hormone abscisic acid (ABA) in leaves, which affect stomatal aperture, are key determinants of stomatal conductance (gs) and intrinsic WUE (iWUE). In this study, we demonstrate that stomatal density and stomatal aperture have a combined effect on gs and iWUE in maize. Using near-isogenic lines (NILs) and CRISPR/Cas9 mutants, we show that combining reduced stomatal density and reduced stomatal aperture can improve iWUE without compromising photosynthesis. This effect is pronounced at both, optimal and high temperatures. These findings highlight the potential of targeting multiple stomatal traits through genetic stacking to enhance WUE, offering a promising strategy for crop adaptation to water-limited environments.